CHERITON PRIMARY SCHOOL

FS LEADER. A SMALL LOCAL VILLAGE SCHOOL NR ALRESFORD, HAMPSHIRE.

NOVEMBER 2016 - 2021

 

Introduction of FS to the school with annual development of provision.

Reporting to parents and School Governors via Newsletters and direct communication. 

Development of the Forest School page on the School Website.

Management of local woodland site.

Working with and developing  Staff and Volunteers.

WOLVERDENE SPECIAL SCHOOL - FS LEADER.

A SMALL EMOTIONAL NEEDS PRIMARY SCHOOL NR ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE.

JULY 2018 - 2021

 

  • Development of previous FS role at the school.

  • Liaison and developing relationships with school (staff and teachers) remotely and in person.

  • Liaison and relationship development with the landowner of the wood used by the school. 

  • Making the use of the combination of continued academic studies and experience to ensure best possible practise.

AMESBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL - Therapeutic FS

PRIMARY SCHOOL. AMSEBURY WILTS.

ONGOING FROM JUNE - 2021

AMESBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL - curriculum lead on Forest School field trip.

 

  • Asked by the school SENCO to work initially 1:1 then 1:2 with the same Year 6 students who were at risk of permanent exclusion before the end of the school year. I continue to work with students who have special provision, speech and language and benefit from emotional support.

  • All sessions planned to ensure the maximum opportunity for success and achievement. Whilst ensuring safe use of tools and a safe space for discussions related to school and life.

  • Detailed reflection and sharing of information, in a weekly written report, was an essential part of the work I do with these students.

Running two separate days. Reception - types of shelters, how to build using different resources. Years 1 & 2 lants, trees, ecosystems, seasons.

GIRLS ONLY AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - FS LEADER.

WORKING FOR 10 WEEKLY SESSIONS WITH A SMALL GROUP OF GIRLS.  At Hassocks Copse. Alresford. Hampshire.

APRIL -JULY 2019

 

  • Working alongside 12 girls, aged between 9-12.

  • Engaging in all 6 themes of FS.

  • Supporting and developing positive well being

  • Encouraging resilience, perseverance and friendship.

PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCES.

During my teaching career from 1996-2005 & also 2011-12 I had a variety of teaching & pastoral roles within Secondary schools. These were at a series of different schools in both the state and private sector. Listed are two examples in the latter years.

 

HISTORY TEACHER, FORM TUTOR, DEPUTY PASTORAL LEAD. Teacher of History to years 7-13. Form Tutor to years 8-11. Deputy Pastoral Lead Year 8. THE HARRODIAN SCHOOL. LONDON.

HISTORY TEACHER. HEAD OF HUMANITIES. Teaching History, Geography and RS. Years 7-11. THE MOAT SCHOOL. LONDON. For dyslexic and disprasic students.