Wishing you a very warm welcome to Highgate Hill House School.

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I feel very proud to be Highgate's Principal, having joined the Melrose Education group in July 2022. I have over 19 years of experience of working within schools and have been in school leadership for nearly 9 years. Having lived all over the country in various cities, towns and villages, I happily relocated to Cornwall when I took a position at HHHS a year ago. I feel very privileged to be part of the Highgate family, situated in a unique school which is just a stone's throw from so many wonderful local amenities.

 

I have recently finished my diploma with Trauma Informed School to become a TISUK Practitioner, and would like to implement this approach throughout HHHS. My first degree in Psychology was when I developed a particular interest in neurodiversity and behaviour. As SENCO I have worked alongside teachers and parents to improve the education provision for children, ensuring that each child receives the individual support that they require to be successful in school and life. I am also an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensure the safety of our children is at the very heart of our school.

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Improving outcomes and educational experience for children with SEMH needs is a subject I am passionate about. I believe all children are entitled to an excellent education which is enjoyable and treats them as a whole child. We celebrate the fact that each child is different, and as such the curriculum package that we create for each child is bespoke. 

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We also work closely with families alongside our young people, to give them the support they need. All children need to have consistency and reliability from the adults that work with them, and each child is greeted with a smile and compassion every day.

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The staff in Highgate are highly skilled and dedicated to providing children with a safe and supportive environment that our pupils can thrive in, and will welcome you for a visit should you wish to learn more about us.

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We look forward to meeting you!

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Kerry Taylor, Principal BA (Hons), PGCE, NPQML, NASENCO