Members of the Bridge Local Academy Council (LAC)
Headteacher: Andrew Seager
Andrew has 25 years of experience in education and has a strong desire to improve the outcomes for pupils with SEN. He has been a successful Headteacher for the last eight years and is looking forward to the challenge of continuing the great work already in action at The Bridge School. He has extensive experience as a governor in a special school and will bring that knowledge into the trust.
Chair: Paul Roberts
Paul was a teacher and head teacher for many years in special schools. Paul has carried out school improvement consultancy and served for 8 years as an IEB member and LAC chair at Hallmoor School . Paul was asked to become interim LAC Chair at The Bridge School in January this year.
Janki Dattani
Janki has worked in healthcare for the past 11 years, supporting both adults and children in a clinical and non-clinical capacity. Janki has a passion for improving people’s lives, ensuring everyone receives equitable care and support. Janki was particularly drawn to Bridge School, as it will allow her to make a positive difference to children’s education. The role will allow Janki to utilise her employment background in a meaningful way, supporting the school and trust.
Amna Abbasi
Amna is a parent at The Bridge School with experience in teaching and community work. Amna has a passion for helping our children thrive to make their school experience as positive and fulfilling as possible.
Michelle Middleton
Michelle has worked at The Bridge School for 27 years. She started at the Longmoor Residential unit in 1997, before continuing as a TA in the school at its current site. Through her dedication, she has gained a great amount of experience and is looking forward to contributing to the future innovation of the school by being part of the LAC.
Daphne Hall
I have a grandchild at The Bridge School, and I enjoy the daily contact with both staff and parents as well as regular involvement in school activities.
Education has been a passion for me having served as a Governor at a West Sussex Primary School and as Vice Chair of the Board of the International School of Stockholm, where my children studied. My career as an international IBM IT Consultant and Project Leader gave me considerable experience in delivering successful assignments alongside colleagues from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds as well as developing strong communication skills.