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Our Team
Matt Till
Joanne Bentley
Dave Smith
Director of Creative Partnership
Matt joins Liminal from Birmingham City University, where he was Assistant Director of Careers and Employability.
Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Careers sector, and his contacts will help support all Liminal students with valued WEX, mentoring and potential post 16 pathways.
Matt will
Director of Creative Partnership
Matt joins Liminal from Birmingham City University, where he was Assistant Director of Careers and Employability.
Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Careers sector, and his contacts will help support all Liminal students with valued WEX, mentoring and potential post 16 pathways.
Matt will also be responsible for extending our valued list of partner organisations.
Dave Smith
Joanne Bentley
Dave Smith
Director of Liminal Education
David has 24 years experience in education, 12 most recently as an Executive/Head of School in a PRU /AP environment. David is a vastly experienced Senior Leader who specialises in data analysis to improve outcomes, curriculum development, and assessment to close the gap and add value for disadvantaged stude
Director of Liminal Education
David has 24 years experience in education, 12 most recently as an Executive/Head of School in a PRU /AP environment. David is a vastly experienced Senior Leader who specialises in data analysis to improve outcomes, curriculum development, and assessment to close the gap and add value for disadvantaged students in KS2, KS3 and KS4. David has also been an active member of the Behaviour and Attendance panel in Sandwell and is a reintegration specialist.
Joanne Bentley
Joanne Bentley
Joanne Bentley
HLTA, Primary Intervention Team
Joanne has particular experience supporting students with SEND and is part of our Intervention Team.
Joanne, delivers in lesson support, focussed interventions and outreach support for KS1 and KS2 students.
Joanne also delivers 1-1 support sessions.
Amanda Tranter
Joanne Bentley
Joanne Bentley
Primary Intervention Team
An experience leader, Amanda is part of our Intervention Team, delivering in house and outreach support for KS1, KS2 and KS3 students.
Dawn Smith
Rachel Hatton
Abbie Ritson
LSA
Dawn supports our students in lessons, providing 1-1 support when required.
Abbie Ritson
Rachel Hatton
Abbie Ritson
Forest School Lead, Primary Intervention Team
Abbie has vast experience ranging from Early Years to Secondary Education.
Abbie also brings the exciting aspect of Forest School to our curriculum offer, enabling our students access to projects that are both challenging and new to them.
Abbie will also be leading our John Muir projects as well as delivering 1-1 support sessions.
Rachel Hatton
Rachel Hatton
Rachel Hatton
SENDCO & Literacy Lead, Primary Intervention Team
Rachel has 15 years of teaching experience in KS1 and KS2 across Walsall, Sandwell, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton.Throughout her career, she has had many roles including subject leader, acting SENDCO, Mental Health and Wellbeing lead, and leader of learning for KS2.
Rachel has a proven tr
SENDCO & Literacy Lead, Primary Intervention Team
Rachel has 15 years of teaching experience in KS1 and KS2 across Walsall, Sandwell, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton.Throughout her career, she has had many roles including subject leader, acting SENDCO, Mental Health and Wellbeing lead, and leader of learning for KS2.
Rachel has a proven track record of raising attainment and closing the gap for the most disadvantaged learners and those with SEND using inclusive teaching methods and personalised learning.
Sarah Hawkins
Rachel Hatton
Rachel Hatton
Director of Student Wellbeing & Welfare
Sarah has 15 years’ experience as a Social Worker, specialising in
Adult Mental Health, and provides a wealth of experience in relation to mental health. Sarah led a team working with adults with complex mental health needs within Walsall, focusing upon hospital discharge from specialist units acros
Director of Student Wellbeing & Welfare
Sarah has 15 years’ experience as a Social Worker, specialising in
Adult Mental Health, and provides a wealth of experience in relation to mental health. Sarah led a team working with adults with complex mental health needs within Walsall, focusing upon hospital discharge from specialist units across the country. During her career, Sarah has completed additional training and is a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and Best Interests Assessor (BIA).
Sam Forrester
Sam Forrester
Sam Forrester
Numeracy Consultant
Sam has over 15 years extensive experience as both a leader, innovator and teacher of mathematics. Sam has held senior positions and has a passion for supporting all students.
Sam has also coordinated Pupil Premium funding across a MAT.
Sam has also support Primary Headteachers with raising standards in Mathematics and Numeracy.
Andy Hawkins
Sam Forrester
Sam Forrester
Director of Liminal Education
Andy has 16 years experience in education, 7 most recently as
a Head of School in a PRU/AP environment. Andy is an experienced senior leader with vast experience leading teams of staff, multi-site establishments, and teaching, learning and assessment at KS4 and
KS5, closing the gap and adding value to the outc
Director of Liminal Education
Andy has 16 years experience in education, 7 most recently as
a Head of School in a PRU/AP environment. Andy is an experienced senior leader with vast experience leading teams of staff, multi-site establishments, and teaching, learning and assessment at KS4 and
KS5, closing the gap and adding value to the outcomes of many young, disadvantaged individuals. He is experienced in budget management
and has worked collaboratively with both Walsall and Sandwell
Local Authorities.
Sarah Evans
Sam Forrester
Sarah Evans
Literacy Consultant
Sarah is an experienced teacher of English, who joins Liminal from her most recent role in a middle school.
Sarah develops effective strategies to engage learners in all aspects of English and Literacy.
Sarah is also a Team Leader for examination moderation and quality assurance.