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Staffing & Governing Body

Staffing

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Paul Barrett

Headteacher

paul@lifeskillsmanor.co.uk

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Roger Silk

Chair of Governors

roger@lifeskillsmanor.co.uk

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Mickey Capeling

Deputy Headteacher and Designated Safeguard Lead

mickey@lifeskillsmanor.co.uk

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Sophie Chidwick

Assistant Headteacher

sophie@lifeskillsmanor.co.uk

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Craig Kelly

Assistant Headteacher

craig@lifeskillsmanor.co.uk

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Holly Palmer

Clinical Lead

holly@lifeskillsmanor.co.uk

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James Norman

Extended Leadership, Teacher and Outdoor Learning Lead

James.Norman@lifeskillsmanor.co.uk

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Rachel Beecham

Admin and PA to Head

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Sally O’Connor

Teacher and Maths Lead

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Kat Oliver

Teacher and Creative Lead

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Jo Shaw

Teacher and English Lead

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Robert Tye

Teacher and Computing Lead

robert@lifeskillsmanor.co.uk

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Nolan White

Teacher

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Kim Ochs

Pastoral Manager, Mental Health Lead, Thrive Practitioner

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Rob Walker

Psychotherapist

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Jon Tyler

Cooking Instructor

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Sheryl Cunningham

Teaching Assistant

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Josh Tutton

Teaching Assistant

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Lydia Elliot

Teaching Assistant

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Yvette Merrick

Teaching Assistant

Yvette@lifeskillsmanor.co.uk

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Karen Rogers

Teaching Assistant

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Siobhan Sansom

Teaching Assistant

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Caitlin Lester

Teaching Assistant

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Brad Kelly

Teaching Assistant

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Kim Pashley

Teaching Assistant

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Laurance Sussex

Teaching Assistant

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Marie Morris

Teaching Assistant

Leadership Team – Responsibilities 2023-2024

Paul Barrett - Headteacher
(Leadership & Management)
Mickey Capeling - Deputy Head
(Personal Development) Up to 25% Teaching
  • School Finance & Budget
  • HR & Legal
  • Self-Evaluation
  • Strategic Vision
  • School Development Plan
  • Curriculum Development & Design
  • School Operational Processes
  • Pupil Admissions/ Consultations meetings
  • SLT Performance & Appraisal Monitoring Staffing Recruitment & Retention
  • DSL /Child Protection
  • School Calendar
  • ICT System Infrastructure
  • Staff Cover
  • Chair SLT Meetings – (Mon)
  • Staff Attendance/ Medical
  • Careers
  • SMSC
  • Data and Assessment – Attainment
  • Pupil Attendance/ Reduced Timetables
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO)
  • Children in Care CIC / PEPs
  • Lead DSL /Child Protection
  • Oversee Pupil Risk Assessments
  • Individual Health Care Plans
  • Family Support and Outreach
  • Work Experience
  • Publicity & Website
  • Grants & Fundraising
  • Assemblies – Main Focus
  • Chair Staff Operational Meetings (Tues)
  • Staff Induction Programme/ SCR
Sophie Chidwick – Assistant Head
(Quality of Education) Up to 50% Teaching
Craig Kelly – Assistant Head
(Behaviour, Attitudes & Wellbeing) Up to 50%
  • Quality of Education
  • Qualifications & Examinations
  • Quality Assurance Process & Monitoring
  • Global Studies Lead
  • PSHE & Life Skills Lead
  • Literacy, Reading & Phonics
  • Teaching element – Global studies/ PSHE
  • Timetabling
  • Initial Teacher Training
  • T&L Interventions
  • Staff Appraisal Process/Probation Periods
  • Capability/ Competency Process
  • Pupil Consultation Reviews – Education Input
  • Staff absence - Return to work interviews
  • School Policies
  • SENCO & Inclusion
  • Annual Review Process
  • Pupil Case Studies
  • Restorative Justice & Exclusions
  • PE Lead, Sport & Community Links
  • CPD / INSET Training / Twilight
  • Extended Schools
  • Health & Safety (Risk Assessments)
  • Premises
  • Staff & Student Wellbeing
  • Behaviour & Rewards
  • Physical Intervention Lead
  • House Competition
  • Break & Lunch Rotas
  • Assemblies – Rewards
Holly Palmer – Clinical Lead James Norman – Extended Leadership
Up to 75% Teaching (Inc. Cover Support)
  • Therapy & Thrive Lead
  • Therapy Interventions & Approach
  • Social and Emotional Data
  • Occupational Therapy
  • EHCP's- Statutory Requirements
  • Pastoral Care/ Pastoral Team
  • DSL/Child Protection
  • Multi-Agency Liaison
  • Therapy Services/ provision
  • Pupil Consultation Reviews – Therapy Input
  • Outdoor Learning Lead
  • Quality Assurance Process & Monitoring
  • ASDAN Lead

Governing Body

Name Category of Governor Role
Paul Barrett Head Teacher Ex-Officio
Roger Silk Appointed by Proprietors Chair of Governors
Personal Development including Attainment and Progress
Headteacher's Performance
Management and Pay Panel
Lucy Fisk Parent Governor Safeguarding and Attendance
Debbie Ireland Parent Governor Curriculum
Andrew Lamont Appointed by Chair of Governors and Headteacher Finance
Headteacher's Performance
Management and Pay Panel
Melony Verrill Appointed by Chair of Governors and Headteacher Vice-Chair
Behaviour and Interventions
Dr Dave Wilkes Appointed by Chair of Governors and Headteacher Premises and Health and Safety
Headteacher's Performance
Management and Pay Panel
TBC Staff – to be elected in 2023
Rachel Beecham Administration and P.A. to the Headteacher Clerk to Governors

Full Governing Body meetings:

  • Thursday 5th October 2023
  • Thursday 7th December 2023
  • Thursday 21st March 2024
  • Thursday 11th July 2024
  • Thursday 25th January 2024
  • Thursday 21st March 2024
  • Thursday 11th July 2024

All at 9:30am - 11:30am

Vision

Our Vision - Life Skills Manor

Mission

Our Mission - Life Skills Manor

Curriculum Intent

Our Curriculum Intent - Life Skills Manor

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