Jon-Luc Furlong -  SEMH Lead Teacher

I am passionate about getting outside to learn and play. In my personal life, I love to be outside and active as much as possible: mountain hiking, countryside walking, football playing and beach trips. I bring this into school where being outside is important for all of our health and well-being.

It is important to me to tailor learning and development to suit the individual needs of the children in the Nest. I understand that we don't all learn in the same way.

George Parkes – Senior Learning Mentor

Hi, my name is Mrs George Parkes and I have worked at Christ Church and St Peter’s school for 18 years. During this time I worked as a Teaching Assistant and moved to work in the Inclusion Team as an Assistant Learning Mentor, before working as a Learning Mentor with children throughout the whole school. Additionally, I ran the Nurture group in which I was able to engage with the children to improve their social skills. During this time, I realised I had a natural flare working alongside children with specific social, emotional and mental needs.

I started as the Senior Learning Mentor in the Nest in 2019 working alongside children with SEMH needs. I am the DSL for the children in the Nest, as well as for the mainstream. I have had specific training to ensure that I am up to date with the current guidance, and make sure all children in my care are safe. I have received relevant training to be able to carry out my role in the Nest. Training such as; Team Teach, Emotion Coaching, Behaviour training, in house THRIVE Approach training, Know me to Teach me, to name a few. During this role, I liaise and work with parents/careers, and other outside agencies alongside the Lead Teacher to meet the children’s social and emotional needs.

Joel Eadie – Learning Support Assistant

Hi, I am Mr Joel Eadie.

Georgie Evans - Learning Support Assistant

Hi, I am Mrs Georgie Evans. I am a Learning Support Assistant in The Nest. I have recently joined the team in The Nest. I have worked within city primary schools for the last 12 years. I am the Mental Health Lead for both the school and The Nest. I am ‘Team Teach’ trained and up to date on safeguarding training. 

I enjoy supporting the children in the Nest to learn, socialise and interact well with their peers. My role is to support the children with their learning in a bespoke way that caters to their individual needs. I also support the senior staff to regulate the children to meet their individual needs, using the six principles of Nurture and helping the children to have a daily positive experience.