Our Senior Leadership Team

The First Steps Together group of education settings is led by a team of dedicated and experienced educationalists, vocational and business experts alongside our trauma and SEND informed staff.

Group Leadership Team

Chair Of Governors
Matthew Bonilla

Director Of Finance

Lee Higham

Group Headteacher (The Watkin Centre)

Natalie Ogden

Deputy Headteacher (Kershaw Wood)

Sarah Pastore

Deputy Headteacher (Kershaw Wood)

Claire Berry

Deputy Headteacher (Peak Forest)

Laura Sinclair

Quality Assurance Manager
Susan Richardson

Pupil Administration Manager

Katie Higham

School Support Lead
Deena Ledger

Emma Burgess

Safer Recruitment & HR Manager