"Taking steps to be the best you can be"
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Outstanding teacher (Ofsted 2015)
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Lead ASD teacher
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BSc Environmental Conservation, Sheffield Hallam University (2001-2005)
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PGCE Primary Education, Canterbury Christchurch University (2013-2014)
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Institute of Leadership and Management award and certificate in team leading
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CACDP certificate in British Sign Language, Sheffield College
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City and Guilds certificate in teaching in the lifelong learning sector
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Certificate in practical skills therapeutic education
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Staff trainer for Crisis Prevention Institute.
Mr Olly Dean, Assistant Director
Mr Ricky Rose, Acting Assistant Director
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Physical Education Teacher (The Holmewood School)
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Qualified football coach
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Highly experienced SEN specialist
Ms Kara Morrison
Baking Specialist
Ms Jessica Williams, Lead Specialist
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Owner of Kara Cakes
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Highly specialised SALT therapist
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Autism Specialist
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First class Honours degree in BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills at Middlesex University
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Trainee Educational and Child Psychologist
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Experience working with children and young people as a TA, Inclusion Lead Assistant and Assistant Psychologist at a mainstream primary school and hospital school
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Experience volunteering for a charity which provides practical services for children and adults with an autistic spectrum condition
Testimonial
'Footprints life camp made Myles' world a bigger place. On Friday night he was delighted with himself, a very happy boy. He never usually wants to leave the house. Footprints Life camp did that. Priceless and immeasurable (Michelle, parent, 2016)
Vision: To allow young people at risk of social exclusion in society to build self-esteem and learn key life and social skills to promote independence, emotional well-being and be confident, independent members of society.
Mission Statement: To unlock the potential and build self-esteem in vulnerable young people through specialised holiday camps with a focus on social, emotional and life-skills development in a unique family environment.
Our Values:
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Mutual respect
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Trust
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Celebrating achievement
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Reflective
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Empathetic environment
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Unique family environment
"Taking steps to be the best you can be"
Ms Naj D'Silva, Founder and Director
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BA International Business & Languages (1st class honours)
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PGDE Physical Education (with distinction)
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Assistant Head at The Holmewood School, London
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UK Winner of NAS Professional Award: Most Creative Community Enterprise (Feb 2017)
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Winner of UK TES Senior Leadership Team Award (2019) & TES Independent Schools Wellbeing Award (2018)
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Outstanding teacher/Senior Leader (Ofsted 2015 and 2018)
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Speaker at the Bett Show, the world leading education technology conference (2016)
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Autism accreditation officer (2014)
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Part of the small team to set up the Holmewood School (2010)
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Forest school level 3 leader
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Experience of outreach teaching work (Zimbabwe, Nepal & Norway)
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Paediatric outdoor first aid qualification
Camp Dates, Times and Prices
2020 Dates:
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Easter 2020 dates: 30th March-3rd April 2020
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Independent Living Summer residential camp: Dates: 27-31st July 2020 (The Cotswolds, Oxfordshire)
Days/Times:
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Monday-Friday
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10am-3pm
Prices:
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£55/day
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£250/week (saving of £25)
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NEW residential camp fee: £399.00
Extra Nice Stuff:
Tea, coffee and home-made cake for tired parents: 2.30pm-3pm every Friday!