"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
Parent Testimonials
"I feel so at ease when my son goes away with Miss D’Silva - she is like a member of my family; I trust her totally"
Mrs Georgiou
Parent since 2010
"Miss D’Silva is an inspiration to our children and ourselves for the wonderful opportunities she has given our son and the amazing activities that she keeps finding to help our son Bradley to develop his social/emotional and life-skills. Bradley has enjoyed every minute of forest farm including outdoor cooking, feeding the lambs and collecting the eggs as well as making hot chocolate whilst socialising"
Mrs Possamai
Parent since 2011
"Olly is fair, kind and positive and I trust his judgement impeccably. He understands my son so well and is always mindful of him as a person. I feel he sees the boy and not the behaviours, which even as his mum is incredibly difficult some days! Mentally, I have added him to the list of people I will thank at Myles graduation ceremony!"
Ms Flynn
Parent since 2013