I hold the position of Lower School Academic Lead which I am extremely proud of. I am passionate about ensuring academic excellence for all of our pupils across the Lower School both through mastery of their own learning and their involvement in our Aspire Higher Programme a specialised educational programme geared towards stretching and challenging all pupils, and in particular the academically able. As a teacher, I strive to ensure stretch and challenge for all of our pupils but also believe in the importance of developing the whole child. I have taught at Colchester High School since 2017, spanning a variety of different year groups, prior to taking my current position, which ensures I have an overview of the whole of the Lower School. Qualifications: BSc (Hons), PGCE

I am a firm believer that the pastoral care we provide ensures that every child in Lower School feels safe, happy, involved and confident in their own potential.  This is fundamental to the wellbeing and success achieved by our pupils in the Lower School at Colchester High School.  Within my role I have high expectations that all children receive this care through every aspect of school life: be this through the curriculum, our extensive enrichment programme or through having a voice within our community.  I lead on the Personal, Social, Health and Economic curriculum and am a Mental Health First Aider and Champion, Wellbeing Lead and proud to be an active supporter of our Wellesley Award which puts character development firmly at the centre of all that we do. Qualifications: BA (Hons), QTS  

My journey as Head of Learning Support at Colchester High School started 6 years ago and SEND has always been a highlight of my role as an educator. No school can be outstanding if it is not inclusive and my vision for Learning Support is for an all-inclusive practice, combining SEND, EAL and Gifted and Talented pupils. I have completed many training courses pertaining to SEND, from Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language to Teenage Suicide and Mental Health and Wellbeing, supporting social, emotional, and mental health issues. My passion for SEND and EAL stems from my own experience as an EAL pupil, being the only ethnic minority pupil within the setting, which offered no EAL support or diversity within their curriculum. I am proud to be the SEND Network Lead for Cognita Schools, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Colchester High School and a Mental Health Champion to support pupils with wellbeing. Qualifications: BA (Hons), PGCE