Congratulations to all those awarded Employee of the Month for October 2018

Wings School Cumbria:

Magda Piszko

Magda has been a loyal and hardworking employee at Wings for many years, as she prepares to return to her home country we would like to recognise the exemplary service she has given to Wings School.

Wings School Notts:

Dianne Tomlinson

Dianne has worked over and above to ensure continuity of agency staff, staff who have been absent for various reasons and completed return to work interviews even though these are not her responsibility, completed associated paperwork for all staff who have left Wings, advised staff when needed, assisted staff with payroll queries, helped staff with HR People, reminded staff of Workplace Options as a point of contact, covered reception duties and so much more.

High Peak School:

Nick Cort

Nick is always available to help out both staff and pupils. He is approachable and in the short time he has been at High Peak, he has become a well-respected member of the team. He always goes that extra mile and everyone is excited about the changes that have been achieved and those yet to come.

Olsen House School:

Melanie Prentice

She has facilitated all the inductions of all the new children so far this term and all children have successfully integrated into school on to full time timetables.

Mel has also completed all baseline assessments for these pupils. She has done all this alongside her main role of teaching Art and delivering the life skills course.

Arc School Old Arley:

Deborah Gibbins

For your never ending positivity and amazing relationship with the students. For your professionalism, expertise, resilience, enthusiasm and for resolving situations proactively. For always being so happy and smiling without fail.

Arc School Ansley:

Holly Beasley:

For her excellent work in leading and organising the whole school audit against the AET standards as a fundamental tool in developing the specialism of the school. 

Arc School Napton:

Paul Connelly

Paul has provided a consistent and supportive environment for his learners which is beginning to have positive impact. Paul is accepting of support and is reflecting on his practice in order to provide the most stable and effective learning space for his pupils. Despite challenges Paul has demonstrated personal resilience and role modelling the supportive ethos of the school.

Arc Oakbridge School:

Susan Nuttall

For going above and beyond to share her knowledge, while also taking a very active role in researching new and innovative solutions to upcoming challenges.

Leaways School:

Neil Van Cooten 

Neil worked tirelessly to get the school through Ofsted and has had a significant impact on securing the future of the school. Has created an excellent primary provision within the school through his dedication to making a positive engaging environment for the students. 

I would also like to commend Rowan Knapton who has helped to put a data analysis package into the school at Leaways in his support visits to the school from Cumbria.

Brookways School:

Emma Start

For doing an outstanding job supporting and leading in the first successful Ofsted for Brookways.

Heysham House:

Katie Leech

Katie continues to do well developing in her role, with the home. She always goes above and beyond to ensure things are completed and done on time. She is very child focused in everything she does and has has implemented some great personal touches within the house to give it that extra family feel.

Wood Grove

Fiona Kerridge

Fiona has been with the Kedleston Group since 2013 starting as a bank worker.  In September 2018 Fiona chose to leave her main job as a teaching assistant at a local school and join the team at Wood Grove on a permanent basis.   This commitment mirrors that of her work with the young people and within the staffing team, now as a designated keyworker to one of our YP, Fiona’s ability to inspire has stood out.

Support Office

David Gregory

Since joining the company earlier in the year David has impressed with his commitment and ability and has become a vital support to Chris and the schools. David has been key in identifying areas of improvement within our settings and he has backed this up by providing support to groups and individuals to ensure that the H&S of our staff and children is safeguarded and promoted. David has worked particularly hard in establishing good and positive relations in all schools and homes, He has been singled out for praise by managers on several occasions for the personal and professional way he provides support. He has and continues to uphold the standards set out by his professional body as well as the goals and vison of the company. Recently he has also taken on additional responsibility outside of his normal duties including being the H&S lead in two recent Ofsted inspections during a period when Chris is not able to be in the schools as much as normal. A credit to the company and valued employee.