Meet the Team
Our team of young people educators and support staff have extensive lived experience and qualifications in working with young people. They specialise in being able to relate to young people from a wide range of social, economic and personal backgrounds. Each of our mentors brings their own personal stories and specialist expertise, humanising the interactions they have with the young people they work with.
All our team members are vetted through the Safer Recruitment Guide and are subject to an Enhanced DBS check on the updated system, ensuring the safety and quality of service for young people. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping children safe from harm. As a further enhancement, all of the team are Therapeutic Thinking Tutors who specialise in relational practices and each member of our team holds a Personal Safeguarding Policy in line with the CFT Code of Conduct.
All of our teachers hold qualifications to a minimum level 5 Education & Training, Full relevant Vocation Qualifications, Level 1 in Safeguarding, are First Aid trained and hold Full Public Liability Insurance, Transport Insurance with Breakdown Cover, and two references from a professional and personal source.
Feel free to click on each team member to get to know them and their backgrounds.

Holly Powell BA ITT, QTS
Internal Quality Assurer

Sam Welbury QTLS
English and Maths Teacher
Mentor
Assessor
Exam Invigilator

Rob Taylor
English and Maths Tutor
Mentor
Assessor
Exam Invigilator

Steph O'Shea
Learning Support Specialist
Mentor

Steve Cameron
Learning Support Specialist
Mentor
Exam Invigilator

Jade Smith
Exam Administrator

Laura Wilkinson
Exam Invigilator



