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Meet the team
Tara Jones
Principal
Tara is an experienced senior leader with a passion for education and a proven track record of success spanning over a decade in Schools. She works closely with schools to measure impact and iterate digital strategy. Tara combines traditional educational values with contemporary tools to create holistic, individual and engaging learning environments, empowering students through technology.
Amanda Ledsham
Head of Centre
With over 20 years' experience in Health & Social Care, Amanda leads our accredited training centre. As Head of training, she champions personalised learning approaches, delivering City & Guilds and ASDAN qualifications to both staff and young people across England and Wales.
Nyarie Mtandiro & Emma Heaton
PSHE Leads & Extracurricular Activities Coordinators
With extensive experience working with children with complex needs and a passion for activity learning, the team crafts engaging activities that transform education into adventure. As Activity Coordinators, they collaborate with teams to develop meaningful experiences that spark curiosity and interest, helping young people discover new passions.
As qualified assessors, they skillfully design and deliver workshops, activities and one-to-one sessions that empowers young people to develop skills and overcome social and learning challenges.
Peter Rafferty
Head of Digital Skills
From running global digital operations to working in various schools, Peter is a digital education specialist who adapts teaching methods to each young person’s unique learning journey. Peter excels at breaking down complex tech concepts into digestible steps, from basic digital literacy to advanced programming.
Felix Jones
Head of Movement and Welbeing
Experienced Head of Sport with a proven track record of developing innovative programs that challenge, support and encourage personal growth in students. Specialism in creating engaging outdoor experiences that promote teamwork, problem-solving and cultural understanding.
With more information about the wider team and their roles in guiding and nurturing students, you can download our HyFlex Academy Guidebook here.
