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I was thrilled to join the vibrant community at Atelier 21 as Executive Head. The school’s ethos aligns perfectly with my educational philosophy. Born in England and raised in Amsterdam, my journey led me back to Kent where I live with my family and pets. With a deep passion for education and pastoral care, I…

My career started in the Early Years where I taught for 10 years before training for the role of SENDCo, which has been my passion for the past 11 years. To be able to work alongside children and young people, empowering them through coaching and guiding them through their learning is central to how I…

I can’t wait to get to know you all and embark on our Atelier 21 journey together. I have taught abroad for the past ten years, in Singapore and California, but am finally returning home. I’m looking forward to being creative and innovative with you, taking risks and deepening our learning. I have three children…

Jo is our SENDCo here at Atelier 21 and her kind and caring nature, alongside her wealth of knowledge and experience makes her the perfect fit for the position!   “I love the uniqueness of the approach we have at Atelier 21 and how the pupils are empowered over their learning. I love watching pupils…

My journey to Atelier 21 began with my children, both of whom attended Little Barn Owls Nursery (Atelier 21’s sister company) where they thrived – discovering and exploring their creativity and love for the outdoors. When I saw that Hayley was opening a school, I knew that not only did I want both of my…

Having followed the global progressive school movement very closely for a decade, Hayley wanted to bring all of her learning from the best schools in the world together to create a curriculum that fits with the way children in the UK will grow up. So they are ready to take exams eventually but have a…