Meet The Team

The Orchard Team

Our specialist and experienced team comprise of teachers, therapists, teaching assistants and support staff who work together to provide inspirational and outstanding education to all learners at our school.  Whatever their needs, learners are supported academically and pastorally, in areas such as independence, self-esteem, resilience and communication. This ensures they able to engage and enjoy their education. All staff who work with learners receive training in areas such as safeguarding, PREVENT and mental health, as well as specialised training, including emotional regulation, restorative practice and “Theraplay”.

Senior Leadership Team

Our dedicated Senior Leadership Team oversees the running of the school, staff management, school curriculum and safeguarding.

Steven Broderick

Principal and Company PE Lead

Jodie Bromley

Assistant Principal, and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-Ordinator

Tristan Creighton

Assistant Principal – Curriculum and Education and Designated Teacher

Heidi Higgins

Assistant Principal – Behaviour and Welfare

Claire Pedersen

Designated Safeguarding and Prevent Lead, and Senior Attendance Officer

Claire Hodges-Brooks

Operation & Compliance Manager, Designated Data and Online Safety Lead, and Sustainabilty Lead

Stuart Dainty

Health And Safety Lead & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Head of Centre

Tom Sawyer

Head of Centre – Sargon Way and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Kate Nicol

Head of Centre – Laceby Road, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Wellbeing Champion

Jake Barnett

Head of Centre and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Laura Stannard

Learning Hub Manager

Natalie Lawson

Pastoral Lead

Tutors

Our tutors teach a range of Key Stages and both academic and vocational subjects. They also include teachers of specialist subjects.

Tabatha Freeman

Tutor

Sophie Burrett

Tutor

Natalie Potter

Tutor, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Johanna Barker

Tutor

Joanne Royston

Tutor, and Careers Lead

Jane Thorpe-Green

Tutor

Amber Richardson

Tutor – GCSE Mathematics, and STEM Lead

Louis Moulding

Tutor, and Assistant SENDCo

Ahmed Belkair

Tutor

Joe Short

Tutor and ICT Lead

Oliver Willets

Tutor and P.E. Lead

Demi Lyall

Tutor

Sam Troth

Tutor

Kai Hensby

Tutor

Debbie Chesman

Tutor

Leigh Kellaway

Tutor – GCSE English

Anne Allsop

Tutor

Ruth Blanchard

Tutor

Eleanor Bacon

Tutor

Joanna Parkinson

Tutor

Marie Shaw

Tutor

Holly Quantrill

Tutor

Learning Support

Our learning support team provide additional support, guidance and understanding to learners where needed.

Poppy Beasley

Learning Support

Holly Harpham

Learning Support

Gemma Eskrett

Learning Support

Cara Davies

Learning Support

Sophie Norris

Learning Support

Olivia Kershaw

Learning Support

Pete Strafford

Learning Support

Louise Patterson

Learning Support

Samantha Jillings

Learning Support

Katie Campling

Learning Support

Danielle Parkin

Learning Support

Emily McDonnell

Learning Support

Keane Rhodes

Learning Support

Jack Nicol

Learning Support

Billie Johnson

Learning Support

Abby Nicholson

Learning Support

Katie Steadman

Learning Support

Naomi Newman

Learning Support

Sally Barnard

Learning Support

Dottie

School Dog

Administration and Catering

Our administration team support the smooth running of the school and our catering team ensure our learners receive nutritionally balanced food during the school day.

Emma Storr

Administrator, and ICT Lead

Cherie Tacey

Administrator

Lana Lock

Domestic Assistant

Donna Mackay

Catering Assistant

Rachel Thompson

School Cook

Melrose Education Governance

Tracey Storey

Executive Chair, CEO, Proprietor Chair, and Company Strategic Safeguarding Lead

Henrietta Jordan

Schools’ Director, Company Deputy Strategic Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Lead

School Community Board

An advisory group supporting the school’s development
Our School Community Board provides objective advice and guidance on all aspects of the school’s activities to support our ongoing improvement.

Amanda Bramley

Chair of SCB

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