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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