The members of our leadership team have a wealth of experience within the care, therapy and special education sectors. Together they are responsible for the day-to-day management of the school and for ensuring the provision of the highest standards of care, therapy and education to our pupils. They are overseen and held to account by the Board of Trustees of Novalis Trust. Dan Walton is the Board member who acts as chair of Cotswold Chine School.
Senior Management
Dan Walton
Chair of Cotswold Chine School
dan.walton@novalis-trust.org.uk
Jake Lukas
Chief Executive
jake.lukas@novalis-trust.org.uk
Caroline Tebay
Deputy Chief Executive
Head of Clinical & Therapy Services
Education
Tim Makarak
Principal
Hannah Dury
Headteacher
Lucy Jones
Deputy Headteacher
Jaimme Burfoot
Assistant Headteacher
Andrew Roberts
Assistant Headteacher
Care
Valerie Gomez
Registered Manager & Head of Care
Sarah Day
Head of Care Staff
Sam Connell
Deputy Head of Care
Jenny Hook
Deputy Head of Care
Keira Lander
Deputy Head of Care
Therapy
Grace Chapman
Head of Clinical & Therapy Services, Cotswold Chine School
Michael Bebbington
Deputy Head of Clinical & Therapy Services
Safeguarding
Eleanor Dall
Designated Safeguarding Lead (Care)
Family Liaison
Beth Price-Bish
Family and Systemic Practice Manager
Admissions
Rachael Walton
Admissions & Transitions Manager
This home benefits from a strong and effective leadership team. Leaders and managers are ambitious for the children in their care
Ofsted – 2024