Senior Leadership

Andy Smith

Headteacher

It is with great pleasure I introduce myself to you as the  Headteacher at Lime Academy Ravensbourne. It is a fantastic privilege to have this opportunity to be part of your children’s lives and to work with you as families to help our young people to thrive. 

Ravensbourne is  my third SEN environment having previously worked for several years at Parkwood Hall Academy in Kent and Zinc Arts, a charity that provides residential care and projects for vulnerable young people and adults with a full range of SEN needs.

Our overriding vision is that Ravensbourne will provide every child with the highest quality of education and care, within an environment which is safe, stimulating and fun for our learners.

I would like you to feel that the school is a warm friendly place that communicates effectively with you, is available to listen and work with you in partnership to get the very best for your child.

As a teacher, I am English and Drama trained and am very keen to encourage creative activity and creative thinking throughout the school. When not at work I spend time with my mad Lurcher dogs, cycling, reading enjoying the company of my family and doing photography.

Lisa Webb

Deputy Head

Assistant Head

I joined Ravensbourne in September 2022 having worked for over 30 years in and with a range of educational organisations from mainstream primary schools, universities, Children Centres, early years settings, the London Borough of Havering Council and a provision for children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions.  My roles have included teacher, Deputy Headteacher, SENCO, Early Years Leader and Specialist Teacher. I love working at Ravensbourne with an amazing group of learners, families and colleagues.  We have lots of fun!  The highest quality provision for each learner and the most empathetic support for families are priorities for me, alongside introducing community organisations to Ravensbourne so that inclusivity might edge forwards.  As the lead staff member for overseeing the work of our Multi-Disciplinary Team and everything EHCPs, I am excited about getting to meet with more of our fantastic families.

Rachel Turner

Assistant Head

I joined Ravensbourne from the Lime Trust, bringing over 35 years’ experience of working in both education and the community. I have a passion for developing space that facilitates the best learning conditions for all our learners to engage and grow - smart, functional, beautiful and fun. I enjoy working with teams to create inspiring events and ambitious connections with both home and the community. Through my work I hope to broaden our impact for each learner at Ravensbourne. My classes this year will be Adepitan, Wonder and Grey Thompson. As a Deputy DSL, I am part of the Safeguarding Team which looks to ensure that all our learners are happy and cared for to their full potential.

Deirdre Conway

School Business Leader

School Business Leader

I joined Lime Academy Ravensbourne on a part time basis but that quickly became full time.  I was previously the Business Manager at another Special School so I am well versed in  the particular challenges of this role.  Having run my own small business for over 20 years I know something about most aspects of the business side of a school whether it be Health and Safety or training and staff matters, however it is great to have the support of the Trust to help with tricky issues.

My priority for the current year is Parental and Stakeholder Engagement alongside Rachel Turner.  This will hopefully involve arranging events for families and developing the site for wider community use.  We also have some big projects in the pipeline which keep me busy.   Currently the focus is on the Sensory Garden

I am very lucky with my teams, Site, Catering, Cleaning and Admin all of whom make my life easier and contribute valuable knowledge and skills to the running of the school.

Safeguarding

Andy Smith

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Lisa Webb

Deputy Head and DDSL

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Carlette Londjoka

Family Support Worker and DDSL

Carlette Londjoka

Rachel Turner

Assistant Head and DDSL

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Val Bennett

Medical Welfare Officer and DDSL

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Therapy Teams

Agnieszka Fabianska-Ginev

Physiotherapist

Angela Fenn

Physiotherapist

Baylee Peters

Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologist

Charuna Kistasamy

SaLT

David Balls

Physiotherapist

Ellie Weston

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist

Jenne Seibolt

Sensory OT

Sensory OT

Katerina Toulli

Visual Impairment Team

Visual Impairment Team

Lorraine Hutchins

Hearing Impairment Team

Hearing Impairment Team

Rebecca Masar

School Nurse

School Nurse

Sandra Humphreys

Occupational Therapist

Jess Wise

Music Therapist

Music Therapist

Hi My name is Jess and I have been a Music Therapist at Ravensbourne since 2024.  I have an MA in music therapy from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and am a registered with the HCPC.  I am a singer with a background in Opera.

I haave experience as a Music Therapist of working in NHS Hospitals, care homes and schools, and have worked with a range of clients with different needs.  My experience includes working with adults and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities, trauma, mental health issues as well as social, emotional nd behavioural difficulties.

I feel lucky to be part of the Ravensbourne nest!  I appreciate the child-centric attitude of the school and the holistic approach to learning.  I am often feeling inspired by the creativity of the teaching staff to deliver exciting educational experiences which seem fun and inclusive.  It is a pleasure to work here!

Maxine Allman

Teacher of the Deaf

HI Team

Rinay Kullen

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

SaLT Team

April Pearson

Occupational Therapist

OT

Christina Daffi

Occupational Therapist

OT

Oisin

SaLT

SaLT

Angel

Asst in AAC SaLT

SaLT

Nicola Spong

Specialist AAC SaLT

SaLT

Dr Jayalal Nair

Paediatrician

Doctor

Cathy Jackson

Educational Psychologist

EP

Admin

Deirdre Conway

School Business Leader

School Business Leader

Anjulie Sudhir

Administration and Reception

Administration and Reception

Leah Bhopal

EHCP Administration

EHCP Administration

Carlette Londjoka

Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Tijah Ideh

Apprentice Admin Assistant

Apprentice Admin Assistant

Catering

Marco Luccisano

Exec Chef - Lime London

Exec Chef - Lime London

Lisa Redpath

Cook

Cook

Jade Liddard

Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Wellbeing

Donna Clubb

Wellbeing Champion

Wellbeing Champion

Scott Lanza

Wellbeing Champion

Wellbeing Champion

Health & Safety Committee

Deirdre Conway

School Business Manager

Committee Chair

Andy Smith

Headteacher

Committee Member

Scott Lanza

TA

Committee Member

Donna Clubb

TA

Committee Member

Leah Bhopal

EHCP Administrator

Committee Member

Paul Sallis

Site Officer

Committee Member

Jo Saliba

TA3

Committee Member

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