Stephen Phipps – Headteacher
I’m honoured to lead the amazing team of teachers who develop and deliver our live lessons and blended learning, our support group working behind the scenes offering fast and responsive back-up to our parents/carers and commissioning clients, and our talented IT team who keep all the technical cogs spinning.
We are passionate about what we do, and how we work with our students and transition them onwards. We work with each one to unlock their interests, enthusiasms and future aspirations while navigating them through to successful completion of end of key-stage tests and examinations.
For some, we continue to support their learning alongside colleagues during their return to school or into other alternative provisions. We help others move onwards to apprenticeships, college placements and the workplace.
Our approach is ‘student centred’ and ‘educational relationship’ focused, being attachment-aware and using trauma-informed practices in everything we do. We are building a learning community in which every individual is valued for what they can offer. We recognise and nurture the unique nature of each of our students, and together, we enable them to make choices, benefit from opportunities and develop the strength of character and resilience to overcome any barriers.
I look forward to welcoming your student and working alongside you as we help our young people build incredible futures by empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.