Classroom Staff

Lorna has a BA Honors degree in the lifelong learning sector and professional development (2:1), she is a published author and has worked in SEN for 13 years. She has been an Assistant Head Headteacher, Curriculum Lead, Quality Manager, Literacy Teacher and SENCO.

Joe joined The Dales School in 2021.

BSc (Hons) Psychology, PGCE

Daniel graduated in psychology at Leeds University and went on to manage the specific learning difficulties team at a secondary school. He then led a specialised unit for children with social, emotional and mental health needs before training as a teacher at Northumbria University. After 2 years teaching mainstream, Daniel moved to The Dales School where he is now a class teacher and a mental health lead.

Demi joined The Dales School in 2019 as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Ashdale site.  She has experience of working with children with complex needs and SEMH from KS1 through to Post 16. Demi is a Thrive Practitioner and leads learning in class and also supports parents of pupils at Ashdale site.

B.A. (Hons) Children and Young People

Emma has worked at The Dales School since 2017 having previously worked in a private day nursery.

B.A. (Hons) Children and Young People

Holly joined The Dales School in 2011. She oversees pupil voice and school council in school. Holly is a class teacher and recently completed her NPQML.

B.A. (Hons) Primary Education

Jen joined The Dales School in 2020. She is based at Ashdale site and before becoming a teacher, Jen was a lifeguard.

Judith was a parent helper when her children were at a small rural school. She was encouraged to take part in some outreach NVQs relating to primary education and this led to Judith being employed to take a role in a mainstream setting as a classroom assistant. This role developed into supporting children with additional needs. Judith then qualified as a special needs assistant and, after ten years in mainstream, she joined the East Hartford team which became The Dales School at Blyth. She now leads first aid, medication coordination and hygiene across both sites.

B.A. (Hons) Sport Development with coaching. PGCE Primary Education

Laura studied at Northumbria university before joining The Dales School in 2014.

Teaching a range of children in school, she has completed training in the following:

Makaton
Numicon
Read, Write Inc
Rebound Therapy
Power of Reading

Laura is also a Teacher Mentor.

BA (Hons) PGCE

Liselle worked for a charity delivering PSHE & SRE sessions across Northumberland. She then trained as a teacher at Gateshead 3-7 SCITT and began her teaching career teaching GSCE Performing Arts at a Special School in South Tyneside before joining The Dales School in 2013. Liselle teaches in KS2 and her particular specialisms lie in performing arts and outdoor learning. She is currently studying for a Forest School qualification and is due to complete this in December 2020.

B.A. (Hons) Education and Professional Practice

Rachel joined The Dales School in 2011 as a Teaching Assistant. She completed a Certificate in Education in 2015 in which she received First Class Honours. Rachel is also a trained Thrive practitioner and has Emotional Literacy training.

PGCE Primary Education; PGCE Special Needs and Inclusion

Sarah trained to be a teacher at Newcastle University. She taught mainstream EYFS and worked as a qualified SENCo until she joined The Dales School in 2018. Within school, Sarah is EYFS lead and specialises in working with children who have speech and language difficulties.

Tracy Park has been a staff member at The Dales School for over 10 years. She has a Foundation Degree and also has completed a 2 year course 'Skills for Special Needs', a 1 year course in 'Spoken Language and Communication Skills for Children with Special Needs' and a 1 year course in 'Emotional Literacy Support'. In addition Tracy has also gained Bronze Art Award advisor status and is currently the Art and CDT coordinator.