“Thank you for visiting our website and your interest in our school.
At Haven Nook, we pride ourselves on being more than just a school. We are a family, dedicated to nurturing the unique strengths and amazing talents of every student. Our commitment to our students flows throughout our community, connecting learners and their families and carers, senior leaders, teachers, and pastoral staff. We believe that through empowerment and inspiration, we can help our students reach their full potential and become aspiring young adults.
Our team of skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing the foundations for education and independent living skills. Together, we create a safe and nurturing environment where students can aspire, learn and achieve.
As you read through our website, I invite you to learn more about the Haven Nook community and the opportunities we offer to our students. We understand that choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we are committed to supporting you through every step of the process.
Thank you for considering Haven Nook as a potential school for your young person. We look forward to welcoming you to our community and helping your young person achieve their dreams and aspirations.”
Senior Leadership Team

Wojciech Bialek
Acting Head of School/ Designated Safeguarding Lead / SENDCo

Joe McClure
Assistant Head Teaching and Learning / DSL/ Acting Deputy SENDCo

James Burrows
Assistant Head (SENDCo in Training)
Thrive
Anne-Marie Fewins
Thrive Lead / Interventions Lead
Kyle Hearn
Thrive Lead/Teacher
Teaching Staff
Skye Fitzpatrick
Teacher
Dominique Vaughan
Teacher
Matthew Sims
Teacher
Joel Haines-Lynsdale
Teacher
Ruth Barnes
Teacher
Jack Miller
Attendance Officer / Teaching Assistant
Miranda Twyman
Teaching Assistant
Betsy Newton
Teaching Assistant
Jack Field
Teaching Assistant
Emma Brown
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Francesca Frawley
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Group Leads
Ruth Minhall
Proprietor and Group CEO
Angela Hughes
Director of Group Education
Lydia Blench
Group Education Partner
Emma Sedgwick
Group Safeguarding Lead
Amanda Thompson
Group Thrive Lead
Holly Wilkie
Group SENDCo
Haven Nook Advisory Board
Celia Buxton
Advisory Board Chair / Education & Inclusion
Mark Savage
Compliance
Alice Edgington
Safeguarding
Julian Freeston
Finance
Proprietor Details: Ruth Minhall
Correspondence address (term & holiday time): Unit 8 Roper Yard, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7EX Tel: 01227 935 773
Advisory Board Chair:
advisoryboard@havennook.co.uk
Get in touch:
General Enquiries:
[email protected]
Senco Enquiries:
[email protected]
