Our team of SEN qualified teachers at LVS Oxford have an excellent understanding of the nature of autism and its impact on effective learning.
The school is under the leadership of Ian Peters, Principal, and supported by Sarah Sherwood, Director of SEN for LVS Oxford and our sister school, LVS Hassocks.
Ian Peters
Ian Peters
Ian joined LVS Oxford in summer 2021, bringing over 20 years’ experience in special educational needs (SEN) education to the role.
Ian holds a Bachelor of Education from Canada and gained his Qualified Teacher Status at the University of Hertfordshire, going on to complete a National Professional Qualification in Headship in 2017.
His teaching career, which has been dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs, began with him building a science department in Buckinghamshire, focussed on enabling young people with autism and learning difficulties to succeed in their GCSEs. He has also worked with the Skills Builder partnership, to develop an employment skills framework linking learning to employability, training employers and educators in supporting young people with autism to achieve sustainable and meaningful employment.
Most recently, in his role at Buckinghamshire Council, Ian has been leading and training teachers, education psychologists and other professionals to support the achievement of young people with SEN.
Sarah Sherwood
Sarah Sherwood
As 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 many and diverse needs of our pupils.
Our vision of academic achievement, employability and independent living necessitates 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.
Governing Body
Responsibility for the provision of education at the schools owned by the Licensed Trade Charity is vested in the Trustee Body who will direct the Licensed Trade Charity Chief Executive in the formulation of 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 will carry 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 Mrs Pauline Ross.
The LVS Oxford Governing Body is made up of:
| Name | Position / Area of Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Pauline Ross | Trustee – Chairman & Health and Safety |
| Nikki Annable | Director of HR |
| Ian Peters | Principal, LVS Oxford |
| Ludovick Halik | Trustee – Vice Chairman and Safeguarding & Personal |
| Elaine Hudgell | Co-Opted Governor – Sixth Form |
| Nathan Jarvis | Co-Opted Governor – Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural |
| Anthony Mears | Trustee |
| Ian Mullins | Executive Director of Education & Operations |
| Paul Pavli | Co-Opted Governor – Leadership & Management |
| Oliver Petter | Co-Opted Governor – Culture & Well-being |
| Sarah Sherwood | Director of Special Educational Needs |
| Janice Wren | Co-Opted Governor – Teaching & Learning and Outcomes |
If you would like to contact any of the trustees or governing body, please email Clare Clark, Clerk to the Trustees: Clare.Clark@ltcharity.org.uk