Miss Willacy & Miss Damerall

KS Education Limited is owned by the two Directors of Roselyn House School who are also the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher. Both are experienced teachers and held Senior Management Posts in Special School Settings.

Sharon Damerall and Kirsty Willacy have the advantage of having worked together for a number of years in a range of BESD, SEMH and Short Stay establishments. This helps to create an ethos of community and continuity among the staff group. They are now available to pass on a successful model working with young people who need creative approaches to their learning. Both have a wide range of experience in Attachment/ Trauma awareness, Behaviour Management/Systems, Anger Recognition/Management, TEACCH and Individualised Curriculum Design with a Child Centred Approach to learning.

All our staff are experienced professionals, who have joined together with a common goal – to provide positive learning and social experience for our students. All this placed together provides a warm, friendly atmosphere where learning can take place, differentiated appropriately to meet each young person's individual needs.

Mr Birkenhead

Mr Birkenhead is the Behaviour Management Coordinator at Roselyn House School, where he creates and implements strategies for students to manage their own behaviour. This helps students acclimatise within the educational setting. Thus encouraging them to get the most out of the school day.

He has worked at RHS for 5 years and started as a Learning Support Mentor working on a 1:1 basis with students before transitioning into an associate teacher role (currently working towards QTS).

He likes to play football, reading and attend music concerts.

Mrs Higgins

I studied a BA Hons in Social Work and Welfare Studies at the University of Central Lancashire. I have worked at Roselyn House School since 2009, during this time my role has developed from a SEN Learning Support Mentor to more recently the Alternative Provision and Independence Support Co-Ordinator. Part of my role is to assess the students individual learning styles which translate across the Curriculum and match particular Vocational Programmes such as, college links, work placements and training programmes for young people. I also source therapeutic activities to suit particular individual needs, completing risk assessments for all placements/activities. I work closely with outside agencies and liaise with ASD families to help develop individualised learning programmes to suit all levels and needs. I have a varied work background that has given me experience in working with both adults and young people with learning disabilities who display challenging behaviour. I maintain positive relationships with the young people and have effective communication skills.

Mr Dickinson

Mr Dickinson has been at Roselyn House School since 2011. He is a Learning Support Mentor and wellbeing officer. He has a degree in Social policy which has given him an understanding of the difficulties students face. Mr Dickinson has the skills to help young people develop in confidence and to reach their own personal goals. He works out in the community on 1:1 session delivering life skills. Furthermore, he delivers food technology sessions in school allowing students to be familiar with food and healthy eating. His calm, supportive and empathetic approach makes him a successful, where he displays positive communication and listening skills. In addition, Mr Dickinson is a keen sportsman, He supports Blackburn Rovers FC and enjoys attending live sporting and music events.

Mr Kalthober

After joining the Army at 16 I served 24 years attaining the rank of Warrant Officer.   Serving in multiple campaigns around the world including Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.   On leaving I started fostering and mentoring young adults before switching to mainstream teaching and becoming a Learning Support Assistant.  I am a qualified open water kayak and canoeing instructor and have interests in live shows, concerts and travelling.   I am due to get married to Kathryn in 2020 and have 2 adult children.

Mr Tate

Mr Tate has been working in PE and School Sport for 15 years. He began his career as a Community Sports Coach at Blackpool Borough Council were, he delivered multi-skills and sport specific coaching sessions in Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Youth and Community settings across the borough. Mr Tate then worked as a Sports Development Manager for Lancashire County Council for 10 years. His main role was to teach Primary PE, delivering PE lessons from Nursery up to Year 6. Part of his role was to manage a full extra-curricular programme, coaching and managing the school teams. Mr Tate then retrained in Secondary PE, gaining a PGCE and QTS at Edge Hill. Mr Tate is a keen runner, entering different competitions throughout the year and enjoys keeping fit at the gym. He supports Blackburn Rovers Football Club and regularly attends live cricket matches, both watching Lancashire and England..

Mr Violet

My name is Martin Violet.  I am 45 years old and I am from the Scottish highlands.

I have been a teacher for 20 years and have taught in SEN settings for the vast majority of that time.

I am a trained history specialist but have taught  several subjects throughout my career. History, PE, science, PSHE, SEAL and more. 

I enjoy playing football and I am a follower of the best club side in the world,Liverpool!! I also enjoy playing golf and, unfortunately, online gaming.

I attained my degree (BA Bsc Honours) in history at UCLAN in Preston and I attained QTS through the Graduate Teacher Training Programme.

In my current role Roselyn House School, I teach science, history, music and SEAL. I am also our ECO-schools coordinator and AQA Unit Award Scheme coordinator. We are currently working towards our ECO schools silver award and we take the 3 R’s very seriously st RHS.

I enjoy working with young people and having a part in helping them to grow and to learn.

Mr King

Mr King is a Learning Support and Outreach Support Worker for Roselyn House School. With over 11 years of experience in working with young people, Mr King thrives on helping the students he works with discover their potential and begin to live it out. Being married with 2 children, Mr King is a real family man who hopes to bring that same sense of belonging and safety to every student he meets. He is a keen musician, having played the drums for over 18 years, and enjoys all things American Football and Star Wars.

As a tutor working on the RHISE programme, Mr King has the opportunity to support students through a variety of vocational activities and courses. Photography, Rock Climbing and Video Design are just a few of the varied therapeutic and vocational courses students participate in and Mr King enjoys aiding students discover new educational passions, and nurture their pre-existing ones. Everyday brings with it new and exciting challenges and Mr King enjoys meeting them head on, ready to learn from every situation and use the knowledge he gains to only further develop the education and well being of each and every student he encounters.

Miss Blake

MY name is Jenna Blake and I work at the RHISE centre as a learning support assistant. I have over 15 years' experience of working with young people that display behaviours that may challenge, ASD, ADHD and various disabilities. I have worked in both residential and the class room setting. 

I have a passion for supporting students to achieve their very best always having an upbeat approach to my job role. There is no better feeling then witnessing students achieve and grow in confidence.  

I have a bubbly and a very outgoing personality. Smiling being friendly and approachable is what I pride myself on. Always spreading praise and positivity.  

At the RHISE centre I have the opportunity to support students with vocational courses such as hair and beauty and food technology whilst also helping students to gain qualifications In Maths and English. 

In my spare time I enjoy going for long walks exploring the outdoors with my son and dog. 

Mr Howarth

My name is Matt Haworth, I have worked at RHS for 2 years. 
Previously I have worked with young people and adults with learning disabilities and life limiting illnesses teaching them catering and life skills in live environments around the north west. Before that I had a 15-year career in Catering and Hospitality working for some very well-known chefs and established venues all over the country.  
I have many hobbies outside of work from hiking and camping to rollerblading and photography, I find it very hard just to sit still as I like being busy which makes working at RHS an ideal position.