We therefore provide needs-led bespoke support to local mainstreams through a wide range of CPD opportunities, and behaviour and mental health and wellbeing surgeries. I maintain a strong principle that beyond our school drive lies our duty and responsibility as a specialist provision to provide support through sharing knowledge, experience and expertise, particularly in the fields of mental health and well-being, special educational need, and residential care. We know that quality of life can be improved through proactive planning strategies…focussing on the development of values, relationships and skill building. I believe it is vital to have a strong focus on positive behaviour support…a commitment to inclusion, choice, participation and equality of opportunity. Health, happiness and growth is at the heart of our practice.Īs Principal of the school, my wider responsibilities include Local, Regional and National Representation, Governance, Self-Evaluation, Improvement and Quality Assurance, and School to School support. Developing the skills of our staff team to enable them to be outstanding reflective practitioners, and supporting families are key to the success and impact of our work. I have an absolute passion and drive to help support and improve the lives of children and young adults, specifically those needs associated with social, emotional and mental health challenges. I have a love for learning, and believe strongly that we live and learn every day.there are no limits to success, every event, every interaction is an opportunity to grow and learn from our experiences. I became Principal of the William Henry Smith School in August 2017, and have held various active roles for over 30 years across education and care over this time.

Olympian Passion by Andrya Bailey