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    "Taking steps to be the best you can be"

    • Outstanding teacher (Ofsted 2015) 

    • Lead ASD teacher

    • BSc Environmental Conservation, Sheffield Hallam University (2001-2005)

    • PGCE Primary Education, Canterbury Christchurch University (2013-2014)

    • Institute of Leadership and Management award and certificate in team leading

    • CACDP certificate in British Sign Language, Sheffield College

    • City and Guilds certificate in teaching in the lifelong learning sector

    • Certificate in practical skills therapeutic education

    • Staff trainer for Crisis Prevention Institute.

     

     

    Mr Olly Dean, Assistant Director

    Mr Ricky Rose, Acting Assistant Director 

    • Physical Education Teacher (The Holmewood School)

    • Qualified football coach

    • Highly experienced SEN specialist

     

     

    Ms Kara Morrison

    Baking Specialist

    Ms Jessica Williams, Lead Specialist

    • Owner of Kara Cakes

    • Highly specialised SALT therapist

    • Autism Specialist

    • First class Honours degree in BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills at Middlesex University 

    • Trainee Educational and Child Psychologist

    • Experience working with children and young people as a TA, Inclusion Lead Assistant and Assistant Psychologist at a mainstream primary school and hospital school

    • 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: 

    • Mutual respect

    • Trust

    • Celebrating achievement

    • Reflective

    • Empathetic environment

    • Unique family environment

     

    "Taking steps to be the best you can be"

     

       Ms Naj D'Silva, Founder and Director

     

    • BA International Business & Languages (1st class honours)

    • PGDE Physical Education (with distinction)

    • Assistant Head at The Holmewood School, London 

    • UK Winner of NAS Professional Award: Most Creative Community Enterprise (Feb 2017)

    • Winner of UK TES Senior Leadership Team Award (2019) & TES Independent Schools Wellbeing Award (2018)

    • Outstanding teacher/Senior Leader (Ofsted 2015 and 2018)

    • Speaker at the Bett Show, the world leading education technology conference (2016)

    • Autism accreditation officer (2014)

    • Part of the small team to set up the Holmewood School (2010)

    • Forest school level 3 leader

    • Experience of outreach teaching work (Zimbabwe, Nepal & Norway)

    • Paediatric outdoor first aid qualification

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    Camp Dates, Times and Prices

    2020 Dates:

     

    • Easter 2020 dates: 30th March-3rd April 2020

    • Independent Living Summer residential camp: Dates: 27-31st July 2020 (The Cotswolds, Oxfordshire)

     

     

    Days/Times:

    • Monday-Friday

    • 10am-3pm

     

    Prices:

    • £55/day

    • £250/week (saving of £25)

    • NEW residential camp fee: £399.00

     

    Extra Nice Stuff:

     

    Tea, coffee and home-made cake for tired parents: 2.30pm-3pm every Friday! 

     

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