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Kelly Burton - Teacher in Charge, SENCO and DSL Kelly enjoys making learning accessible and fun for our amazing pupils, ensuring they feel a sense of belonging and receive the fresh start and aspirational teaching they deserve. Unconditional positive regard is the golden thread running through her advocacy for trauma-informed, neuroaffirming care, with a strong focus on pupil voice, play and sensory regulation.
This ethos is backed by over 20 years of teaching experience spanning EYFS to KS4 and a robust academic foundation, including a Primary Education degree with English and IT specialisms, NASENCO status, and postgraduate-level study around Early Childhood and Law. She has actively contributed towards Trauma Informed Schools UK (TISUK) status, alongside accreditations in Communication, ADHD and Wellbeing.
Her whole-child approach is complemented by specialist training in PACE, Restorative Justice, PBS and therapeutic interventions. She is currently completing her NPQSL, which she feels supports her to assess and integrate research-informed practice.
Underpinned by a relational, whole-family approach and a commitment to staff wellbeing, she has driven positive curriculum change across multiple schools. She also volunteers as a governor in a SEMH secondary setting.
Outside of school, Kelly enjoys trying to train her dog to become a qualified school therapy animal, keeping up with the school guinea pigs’ demands for snacks, and supporting her own children’s university adventures.
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Gary Dyas - Premesis Supervisor |
Maddy Glendinning - Teacher
Maddy has 10 years of experience in education, working across both mainstream and specialist settings. She is currently studying towards her NPQ SENCO qualification, further developing her expertise in supporting pupils with additional needs. Maddy has a particular interest in English, especially reading and phonics, and is passionate about designing effective, engaging curricula that support all learners to succeed. She is a strong advocate for nurture and play-based approaches, recognising their importance in supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Maddy is especially committed to supporting children who have experienced trauma, helping them to re-engage with education and build confidence in their learning.
Sarah Bower - Teacher
Sarah has over 30 years’ experience working in mainstream and specialist schools in the UK and abroad. She’s passionate about supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and those from vulnerable backgrounds, making sure every child gets a fair chance in education. She takes a warm, relational approach, using play-based and trauma-informed strategies to reconnect with students and families who may have had difficult experiences in school. Sarah also loves outdoor and hands-on learning, helping bring lessons to life and making them more meaningful and engaging.
Teaching Assistants:
Bethany Phipps
Katie Redfearn
Claire Doyle
Toni Robinson
Rachel Scholey
Suzanne Wadey
Rachel Carrigan
Jade Lowe
Megan Knowles
Parent Support Officers:
Jodie Evans
Diane Bottomley
School Business Manager:
Diane Cameron
Caretaker:
Richard Stewart