Our Team

At Broadlands Hall, our dedicated staff team embodies the values of respect, resilience, optimism, courage, fairness, and compassion and is committed to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment. With a blend of experienced educators and enthusiastic new talent, we strive to inspire and support every student.

Our team collaborates to create engaging and inclusive educational experiences, ensuring each young person reaches their full potential. We look forward to partnering with you in your son’s educational journey.

Our Senior Leadership Team is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and aspirational environment where every young person can thrive. Grounded in our core value – respect, resilience, optimism, courage, fairness, and compassion – the team places the individual needs of our young colleagues and colleagues at the heart of all decision-making. Their leadership ensures that both learners and educators are supported, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential.

The Senior Leadership Team works tirelessly to ensure that every young person receives the personalized support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. By collaborating with families, staff, local authorities, and external agencies, the team develops tailored learning plans that reflect each boy’s strengths and challenges. They prioritize well-being, promote equity, and foster a nurturing atmosphere where young people feel valued, understood, and capable. This holistic approach helps students grow into confident, capable individuals ready to face the future.

Equally committed to the development its colleagues, the Senior Leadership Team plays a vital role in supporting the professional growth of the teachers and learning support assistants. Through regular coaching, bespoke training, and reflective practice, they cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. By modelling the school’s values and encouraging innovation, the team empowers colleagues to develop both professionally and personally. This supportive leadership strengthens the entire team’s ability to deliver high-quality, inclusive education and care.

Our Senior Leadership Team

As Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Lucinda is responsible for ensuring that the boys receive the right support, working closely with colleagues, families, and external professionals. She leads on developing and implementing personalized learning plans, monitoring progress, and promoting inclusive practices across the school to help every young person thrive.

Lucinda has over 20 years of experience in Special Education and brings a deep commitment to supporting young people with diverse needs. She began her career as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in a specialist school for children with Physical and Neurological Impairments (PNI), where she learned Makaton and later became a qualified Makaton Tutor. She went on to lead a mainstream SEN department as SENCO before returning to specialist education at Broadlands Hall School, where she has worked for the past 14 years.

During her time at Broadlands, she has trained in Art Therapy and Positive Behaviour Support, equipping her with a wide range of tools to support students holistically. She has witnessed many young people arrive at the school anxious, dysregulated, and pre-verbal, and leave as confident, articulate, and mature individuals. Her passion for nurturing growth and resilience in young people is at the heart of her work.

“I’ve seen many young people arrive at Broadlands anxious and unsure, and leave as confident, chatty, young men and ready for adulthood. That transformation is why I love my job. Broadlands is a truly special place where, as a team, we nurture every learner to achieve their best.”

 

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Growing up Vikki experienced challenges with her behaviour at school, largely due to personal circumstances and her ADHD, which often left her mind racing with thoughts unrelated to her schoolwork. Originally from London, she found school difficult, however, after moving to Haverhill, she met a teacher who had a profound impact on her life. He was the first to truly see beyond her behaviour and build a positive working relationship with her. This connection transformed her attitude toward education, she began to enjoy school.

This teacher nurtured Vikki’s passion for history and helped her channel her argumentative nature into academic pursuits. With his encouragement, she achieved eleven GCSEs and three A-level.  She then went on to university and gained a degree in History, which she mainly attributes to his belief in her abilities .

After completing her degree, Vikki joined Broadlands to gain experience, the intention was to complete a PGCE and become a History teacher within a mainstream school, just like the teacher who had inspired her. After only a few months, however, she realised that Broadlands was filled with staff who shared her same values and were people who worked tirelessly to build positive relationships with students and celebrated every success, no matter how small. She saw that these educators looked beyond negative behaviours and recognised each student as an individual and it was then that she realised she could make a difference to the boys at Broadlands Hall, she had found a place that felt like home.

During her time at Broadlands, Vikki discovered a talent for de-escalation and supporting students in regulating their emotions. She developed a strong interest in understanding the reasons behind behaviours and the functions these served. After only two years, she was delighted to become the onsite NAPPI trainer, a position that aligned perfectly with her passion for early intervention and positive behaviour support. Since then, she has been inspired to study for a Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support, alongside her role here, to help her, and the school team, stay informed on ongoing advancements with inclusive education.

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Broadlands Hall is split into four phases; Explorers, Pioneers, Voyagers and Sixth Form. Each of these phases is led by an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Our phase leads play a key role in guiding and supporting both young people and colleagues across a specific phase of learning. By working closely with teaching teams, families, and external professionals, phase leads helps to create a nurturing, structured, and engaging environment where learners can develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Their leadership is rooted in collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to helping every young person reach their full potential.

With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the care sector, Kerry-Leigh has worked compassionately with individuals across all age groups—from young children to the elderly. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to supporting others, including six impactful years as a manager at Mencap, where she led teams and championed inclusive care for people with learning disabilities.

Now serving as Head of Sixth Form at Broadlands Hall, Kerry-Leigh brings her wealth of experience, leadership skills, and nurturing approach to education. She is passionate about empowering young people, fostering their personal growth, and preparing them for successful futures.

 

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Claire has been working in the education system for over 20 years. She started as a teaching assistant and soon realised that she had a calling to teach. With special needs running through her family, she was very aware of the need for an understanding in how to support pupils with additional needs and specifically autism. She trained to become a teacher – over 15 years ago – and quickly moved on to take on the role of SENDCo gaining her NASENCo qualification before continuing to train as a Senior Mental Health lead and TPP practitioner over two primary schools.

Claire made the transition to Broadlands in April 2025 where she fitted into the team quickly and soon became the co-leader of Pioneers and a member of the senior leadership team. She brings with her a wealth of experience in primary education, empathy, understanding and leadership to Pioneers. Claire enjoys working with like-minded people, sharing her enthusiasm to build and nurture positive relationships, seeing that behaviour is a form of communication and celebrate the successes the pupils achieve whilst at Broadlands.

She firmly believes that in the right environment and with the right support, every child has the ability to achieve their full potential here at Broadlands.

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Sam’s ‘About Me’ bio is on the way—stay tuned!

 

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Donna has over 25 years of experience in early years education, having spent much of her career as a nursery manager. She is deeply passionate about creating nurturing, high-quality environments where children can thrive and where staff feel valued and supported.

After many fulfilling years in early years settings, Donna made the decision to transition into Special Educational Needs. Motivated by her desire the increasing challenges posed by limited government funding, she sought a role where she could continue making a meaningful impact—particularly for children with more complex needs.

Now working at Broadlands Hall School, Donna brings a wealth of experience, empathy, and leadership to a setting where inclusion and support are central to the school’s ethos. She firmly believes that with the right care and environment, every child has the potential to shine.

 

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Emilie began her career in childcare in 2012, working in nurseries and preschools while completing her Level 3 apprenticeship. Her passion for supporting young learners led her into a school setting, where she took on the role of a Teaching Assistant in a special educational needs (SEN) school. During this time, she completed a variety of training courses, which strengthened her skills and deepened her understanding of how to support young people effectively.

Her journey eventually brought her to Broadlands Hall School, where she now works in a more specialised SEN environment. She finds the role incredibly rewarding and values the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the students she supports.

“No two days are ever the same in SEN, and that’s what makes it so special. It’s inspiring to see the progress our young people make with the right support – it’s a privilege to be part of their journey.”

 

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