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Meet the Team

At Orchard Therapeutic Farm, we are proud of the dedicated and experienced team who make our provision a supportive, nurturing, and effective environment for all our students.

Our Therapeutic Learning Mentors are either qualified teachers or Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), each bringing a wealth of experience in working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). They are skilled at delivering tailored support, ensuring each young person receives the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive.

Supporting them are our Therapeutic Support Assistants, who work alongside both Learning Mentors and students. These team members also have strong backgrounds in working with SEN and play a vital role in creating a calm, therapeutic, and safe environment throughout the farm.

Our leadership team brings extensive experience in education and specialist SEN provision. Their leadership and expertise help to shape our vision and ensure the highest standards of care and education.

Even behind the scenes, our commitment to SEN continues. Our office staff also have experience in SEN settings, which means every part of Orchard Therapeutic Farm is informed by understanding, compassion, and professionalism.

Ludivine Parmentier
Ludivine Parmentier

CEO and HR

Emily Mayne
Emily Mayne

Head of Operations and DSL
emily@hitchcoxgroup.co.uk

Helenie
Helenie

Pastoral and Therapeutic Safeguarding (DDSL), Transitions Lead
helenie@hitchcoxgroup.co.uk

Kerry
Kerry

Finance Administrator

Wendy
Wendy

Barn and Outreach Manager
wendy@hitchcoxgroup.co.uk

Lee-Ann
Lee-Ann

Referrals Lead
referrals@hitchcoxgroup.co.uk

Lorna
Lorna

Administration
updates@hitchcoxgroup.co.uk

Phyllis
Phyllis

Curriculum Lead Teacher

Sophie
Sophie

Teacher

Alejandro
Alejandro

Catering Tutor
alejandro@hitchcoxgroup.co.uk

Nicky
Nicky

Therapeutic Learning Mentor

Chris
Chris

Trades Tutor

Mel
Mel

Therapeutic Learning Mentor

Latasha
Latasha

Therapeutic Learning Mentor

Cath
Cath

Therapeutic Lead Teacher

Kay
Kay

Therapeutic Learning Mentor

Chloe
Chloe

Therapeutic Learning Mentor

Daniela
Daniela

Therapeutic Learning Mentor

Han
Han

Therapeutic Learning Mentor

Chris
Chris

Trades Tutor