Senior Staff & Governance
Our team of SEN qualified teachers at LVS Oxford have an excellent understanding of the nature of autism and its impact on effective learning.
Our independent SEN school is under the leadership of Melanie Waller, Principal, and supported by Sarah Sherwood, Director of SEN for LVS Oxford and our sister school, LVS Hassocks.
Principal
Mel joined LVS Oxford in September 2020, bringing with her over 15 years of experience in education and educational consultancy. She holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and Management, along with the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
Mel has a wealth of experience across a range of educational settings and has held several senior leadership roles throughout her career. Her deep understanding of school leadership and commitment to student success continue to drive excellence at LVS Oxford.
Deputy Head
Chris joined LVS Oxford in September 2020, bringing with her nearly 30 years of experience across a wide range of educational settings. She is a highly successful teacher of English at both GCSE and A Level, and has led English departments in several local secondary schools.
In recent years, Chris has focused her career on driving school improvement in the areas of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Inclusion, as well as leading teacher training and ongoing professional development for staff. She holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and Management, and has also achieved the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
Chris’s enthusiasm for education shines through in her deep commitment to preparing young people for adulthood. She is passionate about changing narratives around learning, focusing on enabling students and unlocking their full potential. Central to her approach is a belief in designing a curriculum that empowers students not just to succeed academically, but to truly thrive and flourish in all aspects of their lives.
Director of Special Educational Needs
Sarah works at both LVS Oxford and LVS Hassocks, where, with the Leadership Teams, she ensures that the schools are meeting the diverse needs of our pupils.
Our vision of academic achievement, employability and independent living requires a thorough assessment for new pupils, ensuring that the transition into LVS Oxford is as stress free for the individual as possible, and the necessary support is available from day one.
We congratulate Sarah on achieving her Doctorate in Education at the start of 2022 and give thanks to Sarah for her dedication to her role in our schools.
LVS Oxford is proud to be an employer that supports staff in their personal and career development.
Governing Body
Responsibility for the provision of education at the schools owned by the Licensed Trade Charity is vested in the Trustee Body. They direct the Licensed Trade Charity Chief Executive in the formulation of the education policy.
The Licensed Trade Charity Chief Executive’s delegated task is to manage the policy efficiently, to maintain oversight of the schools and to provide a variety of support services. The Licensed Trade Charity Chief Executive carries out his/her management responsibilities in partnership with the Executive Director of Education and the Governing Body.
The Chairman of the LVS Oxford Governing Body is Mr Ludovick Halik.
If you would like to contact Mr Halik, please email Clare Clark, Clerk to the Trustees: Clare.Clark@ltcharity.org.uk