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Providing Alternative Education Beyond The Classroom
Meet our Team
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte has dedicated her career to transforming the educational landscape since 2011, specializing in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) settings. With a wealth of experience in both teaching and taking on key roles within senior leadership teams, her professional journey is marked by her passion for making a meaningful difference. In 2021 she completed her National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership with a focus on Cognition and Learning.
Most recently, Charlotte served as a headteacher in an Alternative Provision setting, where she worked tirelessly to support young people facing barriers to learning. Her commitment to helping students overcome challenges—whether social, emotional, or academic—is at the core of her mission to create opportunities and unlock potential for every learner under her care. Her profound dedication leaves an indelible impact on the lives of the students and communities she serves.
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Charlotte
Charlotte
Hi, I’m Simon, I’m proud to be part of the team here at 4Life Education. My career started many moons ago with 8 years of service in the UK Armed Forces, where I gained valuable life skills such as discipline, resilience, leadership, and the ability to work under pressure—skills that continue to shape how I support and guide young people today.
During my time in the military, I had the privilege of playing rugby for the Royal Air Force, which taught me the value of commitment, teamwork, and pushing personal boundaries. I also became a qualified personal trainer, working with both adults and adolescents to improve their physical and mental wellbeing—something I’m still passionate about today.
Since leaving the forces, I’ve worked across a range of support, teaching, and leadership roles in alternative education, helping young people who may have struggled in mainstream settings to re-engage, grow in confidence, and discover their potential. I believe in second chances, in meeting learners where they are, and in creating an environment where they feel safe, understood, and empowered.
At 4Life Education, I bring all of these experiences together to support our pupils not just academically, but personally. I’m committed to helping them build life skills, resilience, and a sense of purpose—because every young person deserves the chance to thrive.
Kathy
Kathy
Kathy
Hi, I’m Kathy,
I love working at 4life-education, I work Monday to Friday as a Tutor here and feel very privileged to work with our incredible pupils. I love coming to a friendly environment each day where I know I’m guaranteed a smile and plenty of fun along the way.
I began my career in healthcare and was in Dentistry for many years. It was here I realised I loved supporting adults and children, creating a friendly calm space where patients could relax and feel comfortable.
I went on to have my 3 lovely children which then encouraged me to follow my heart in a career I was passionate about.
I began working at a SEND school as a teaching assistant and 1:1 support which I thoroughly loved and enjoyed. It was working alongside the incredible pupils and seeing what a positive, caring approach can do to bring out the best in them. I found it incredibly rewarding and fulfilling and opened my mind to adaptive learning.
After many years it was time to take my passion into a different role which led me to 4life-education as a Tutor. The biggest accomplishment will always be seeing the pupils thrive and become confident in who they are and what they can achieve.
When I’m not working, I love being with my family and friends. I absolutely love talking holidays and travelling, going to football and being on the go and active, oh…. and more football!!!
Lucie
Kathy
Kathy
Lucie trained in Musical Theatre at Italia Conti in London and spent 10 years performing professionally. She then returned to Derbyshire to run a successful babyballet® franchise for 10 years, before setting up her own youth production company. Lucie later began working in a special school, which sparked her passion for inclusive and alternative education.
She now brings her creativity, energy and experience to the alternative provision, supporting young children to build confidence and flourish.
She currently runs Poppet and Pearl Production Academy in the evenings and weekends!