Clare is an experienced and committed safeguarding lead who has dedicated her career to safeguarding young people throughout Swale.

She has 15 years of experience in working with children and young people in Swale in both primary and secondary settings. She is passionate about supporting families in her role as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and being a mental health lead and qualified counsellor has enabled her to transform the lives of the young people she works with.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to be part of the improvement to secondary education for young people on the Isle of Sheppey. EKCSS have high expectations of their students and will provide an exciting option for young people on the island.

I am looking forward to drawing on my experience of working with young people and their families on the Isle of Sheppey to enable them to get the best possible educational experience with EKC Sheppey Secondary.“