I have been a teacher for over 30 years. I have been a head teacher in four previous schools covering over 10 years, my last two headships were in special schools for young people with social, emotional and mental health diagnoses.
I am passionate about ensuring that all young people but especially those with additional needs are given the very best opportunities, so that they can genuinely smash the glass ceilings that society can often place above them, so they can truly soar.
I am thrilled to be the new Head Teacher of The Holden School and I am excited to meet the young people, the staff and parents/carers.
Alan Harrison, Headteacher
I am Kate, Assistant Head Teacher based at the primary site on Firs Lane with responsibility for shaping the curriculum and ensuring that it provides a supportive and enriching environment for our students. My background spans over 24 years in education, my career has focussed on enhancing the learning experience for students particularly those with SEND. I was curriculum lead for Personal, Social and Health education alongside Religious Studies and had responsibility for student wellbeing across the school.
I am excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people, and I look forward to contributing to the growth and development of all students at The Holden School.
Hi everyone, my name is Dave Smith and I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead at The Holden School. My career working with children and families in local communities spans nearly forty years. I am a retired Police Officer previously working in inner city Birmingham and Manchester with extensive experience and knowledge around multi agency working, Child Protection and Youth Justice. I was seconded from Greater Manchester Police to the North Manchester Youth Justice Service for fifteen years, after my retirement from the police have since worked in the National Probation Service, a youth homeless charity in Manchester and back into Youth Justice working as a Diversionary and Preventative Practitioner in Cheshire before moving to The Holden School.
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