BUILDING BRIDGES TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
Mr Staunton has worked at the PRU since Jan 2010 and is the teacher of ICT and our Assistant Head. As Assistant Head Mr Staunton has responsibility for progress and tracking across the service. Mr Staunton has been a member of the Management Committee since December 2013.
Mrs Kemp has worked at the PRU since 2002. She previously lectured at Furness College and also ran the College Day Nursery for staff and student’s children. She leads the Foundation Curriculum and Careers Education Information and Guidance. She teaches Personal, Social, Health Education to Key Stage 4, WJEC Level 1/ 2 Hospitality and Catering and GCSE Citizenship.
Mr Smith joined the PRU in September 2014 having previously spent 3 years in a similar role in Lancaster. He teaches Maths and is our Additional Needs Coordinator.
Mr Doyle joined the Pupil Referral Service in September 2013. Mr Doyle has previous experience at a local secondary school working with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. He delivers ICT and PE within the centre.
Miss Larner has previous teaching experience at several mainstream schools across the country and held pastoral and academic responsibilities including Head of Year and Head of Department. Her most recent position was teaching at an independent specialist school supporting pupils with ADHD, behavioral needs and Autism. She joins the PRU as a specialist teacher for Design Technology.
Miss Thompson has been teaching English in mainstream schools in the area since 1996. She joined the PRU in April 2020 as a specialist teacher, and is teaching English and Photography.
Mrs Friar has worked with young people with a range of special educational needs in a specialist school for the past 11 years. She joined the PRU in 2020 where she teaches Mathematics.
Miss Bloor began her career in the PRU ten years ago and returned in June 2018 to undertake her current position. Miss Bloor has lots of educational experience including teaching Key Stage 2.
Mrs Evans has worked at the PRU in a range of administration positions since 1998. Since 2006 she has been the PRU’s School Business Manager and has responsibility for Health and Safety, and Facilities and Finance, whilst also managing the very efficient Business Support team.
Mrs Evans is responsible for the facilities and also supports the lunch-time and breakfast facilities.
Mrs Fisher has been working at Newbridge House since 2009 as a part of the school’s Business Support team. Mrs Fisher is responsible for pupil transport, school dinners, general school liaison and the administration of pupil reports and communications.
Miss Eastham joined the Pupil Referral Service in January 2018 having had various roles within secondary schools since 2011, working with children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Miss Eastham recently completed a Masters degree in Psychology at University and uses what she has learned in her role as Behaviour Support Worker in the school.
Miss Kent joined the Pupil Referral Service in September 2019 and has been working with children and young people with a variety of behavioural needs since leaving college. She travelled the world before taking up posts in outdoor sports including being an instructor in the lake district.
Mr Bonnett began working at the PRU in January 2018. He is passionate about helping young people overcome their barriers to learning. Mr Bonnett has experience supporting young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Social Emotional Health and Behavioural difficulties and has previously worked in local secondary and private residential schools as a music teacher, learning support assistant and a HLTA.
Mr Bown originally studied sports studies and sports coaching at university which led him into a management role at DW gym. He later moved in to adult support roles including adults with autism and challenging behaviour, before joining the Pupil Referral Service in September 2019.
Mr Webber joined the Pupil Referral Service in September 2019. His previous roles include 4 years as a GCSE English teacher and an Education Coordinator in a Residential Children’s Home. Mr Webber has experience in supporting young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Mr Webber is involved in community and charity work and is a trustee for Mental Health Charity Mind.
Miss Waite has had varied roles within the Health and Social Care Sector working with young people and families, including youth work and education in schools. Recent roles involved implementing necessary support, routine boundaries, and managing challenging behaviour. Prior to joining the Pupil Referral Service in September 2019, Miss Waite completed a foundation degree in Health & Social Care.
Ms Harris works as a school counsellor across the service for three days per week. Counselling is provided, where appropriate, to those students identified as needing additional support in their lives.
Ms Harris has worked in a variety of roles within the education and social care sector with children, young people and their families. She has supported children and young people with Autism, social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. Ms Harris works 2 days in a local primary school supporting children’s emotional well-being through counselling, teaching mindfulness and group work. In addition she also works for a local charity called Families Matter offering counselling for families in the local area.
Mr Mitchell has worked with children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties since 2006. He joined the Pupil Referral Service in January 2019 where he teaches construction.
Mr Taputu started his career at the PRU in May 2018. Originally Mr Taputu was a mechanic, helping out in his spare time with various youth work in the town. He also enjoys playing rugby. Mr Taputu now teaches mechanics in the centre.
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