It is a pleasure to welcome you to The Holden School website. We take pride in encouraging and enabling children to become positive, independent, confident and ambitious individuals in order to prepare them for the journey of life ahead.
We are committed to delivering a rich, exciting, creative, broad and balanced curriculum incorporating a wide range of opportunities and experiences for all and we are fully committed to developing each child’s unique potential within a secure and caring environment.
Our website contains a lot of relevant information, which we hope gives you an insight into the work of our school. However, we realise it may not answer all of your questions, so please contact the school if you require any further information.
I am your Deputy Headteacher, Hayley Marshall. I was a primary teacher with many years’ experience and have taught in all primary year groups and have led all Key Stages and many curriculum areas – English is my passion.
I have been a Deputy Headteacher in a large mainstream setting in Trafford for several years, a Deputy Headteacher in a Primary Social, Emotional and Mental Health school in Liverpool and Designated Safeguarding Lead at a Secondary Pupil Referral Unit in Manchester before joining The Holden School.
I am really pleased to be here – the children are delightful and I hope to share some of my skills, knowledge and experience to ensure all students reach their potential.
I am Faye, Assistant Head based at the Chapel Street site, I have 25 years experience in Education and Quality assurance. I have always enjoyed the act of teaching and sharing my passions of the creative industry, I am a practising artist and love being in and around nature.
I am dedicated to creating a respectful and trusting learning environment, maximizing creative learning opportunities with a nurturing and therapeutic approach. working with young people in a gentle and kind environment.
I am keen to share my priorities to be professional, approachable and empathetic in my role.
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, my name is Gary Morton and I am the Assistant Headteacher and 14-19 Co-ordinator with responsibility for supporting students with their next steps after the Holden School. I give all our students careers advice and I am based at the Chapel Lane site.
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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