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Name: Callum Siddall Role: Proprietor, Director and Chair of Chances Mentoring About me: I have gained a variety of qualifications in the past 11 years within the industry. I am currently also the Head Safeguarding Officer for Ashton-U-Lyne RUFC and a qualified personal trainer. I believe every child deserves the right to a fair deal despite their barriers which is why I created Chances Mentoring Alternate provision to provide those young people who are experiencing challenges within the mainstream environment to get their second chance. I am currently completing my MA in Childhood and Youth.
Name: Lynsey Collins Role: Head of Centre / DSL
Name: Beth Peak Role: SEND Specialist / DDSL
Name: Chris Brookes Role: Senior Support Worker About me: I have three children and enjoy all sports. I am qualified Level 2 & 3 in Active IQ sports. I have training in a variety of areas such as drug treatment, substance misuse and counselling. I have previously worked on the pastoral teams in secondary schools and as a prison officer for 17 years.
Name: Rhiane Brannigan Role: Support Worker About me: I have first class honors degree in Psychology and chose Chances Mentoring to the oppertunities they offer for both staff and students.
Name: Ed Calvert Role: Qualified Teacher About me:
Name: Emily Lees Role: Apprentice Teaching Assistany About me: I applied for this role because working with children is something that I’ve always wanted to do and this was my chance to push myself to do something new and something that not only I could be proud of but my son as well.
Name: Natalie O'Neill Role: Support Worker About me: I have three children and enjoy sports, especially football (Manchester City). I have a qualification in Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning with 11 years within secondary education. I believe every child has the right to an education and I am willing to try new processes to support students on their learning journey.
Name: Louise Taylor Role: Support Worker About me: I have 17 year experience within EYFS. I chose Chances Mentoring as I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone and feel like I have had lot of transferable skills that I could use in this sort of setting. I am a Mum myself and believe that everyone deserves a chance to change