Meet the Team

Susan is the Headteacher of the school and has overall responsibility for its leadership and management which includes working closely with the governing body on school improvement and development.

Susan has worked for Lancashire for more than 20 years and has experience of developing educational provision from a school and local authority perspective.

Susan is one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) for Child Protection and as such is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of pupils on a daily basis.

Susan also serves on the governing body.

Kathryn is Deputy Headteacher of the school and has responsibility for the professional development of all staff, the school’s approach to Positive Behaviour Support and the management of provision and resources that support the emotional, mental health and wellbeing of our pupils.

Kathryn is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Child Protection, supports Online Safety and has overall responsibility for PREVENT– ensuring that our pupils and students are kept safe and staff know how to protect children who may be vulnerable to radicalisation. She also takes an active role in supporting transitions from the school after Year 14 and the development of the school’s Post-19 offer in the Grizedale Centre.

Kathryn has worked for Lancashire for over 20 years and has worked with children and young adults across a range of different settings in the county.