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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 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 CEO brings many years of experience as a headteacher and in setting up specialist SEN schools. 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 Partmentier

    Ludivine Partmentier

    CEO/Founder

    Proprietor, Farmer & Head of Maintenance Team

    Toby Hitchcox

    CEO

    Business Manager and Deputy DSL

    Jayne

    Business Manager and Deputy DSL

    Caroline

    Caroline

    Centre Administrator

    Nicky

    Nicky

    Learning Mentor

    Felix

    Felix

    Learning Mentor

    Chloe

    Chloe

    Learning Mentor &
    Bushcraft Lead

    Alex

    Alex

    Assistant Head of Centre and DSL
     

    Wendy

    Wendy

    Outreach & Barn Manager & DSL
     

    Mel

    Mel

    Reptile & Taxidermy Mentor

    Dani

    Dani

    Orchard Active Programme Lead