Member Article

New Appointment for Outstanding School

Goldcrest House registered manager Ralph Parish has been appointed as a school governor at St Hugh’s School in Scunthorpe.

Rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted, Ralph will be joining the team to support the leadership and management of the special school for students between the ages of 11 years and 19 years of age who have a range of learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, profound and complex needs, and language and communication difficulties.

Ralph brings his 12 years of experience working in the care sector, with 10 of those providing the right supportive environment for adults with autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities.

Tracy Millard, Headteacher at St Hugh’s School says: “We welcome Ralph and look forward to his contribution in helping us maintain and develop our school community and relationships with parents and carers as we help our students achieve their true potential”

Ralph Parish, registered manager at Goldcrest House says: “I’m ecstatic to have been appointed governor. I have dedicated my career to improving the life chances of people with learning difficulties and am looking forward to furthering the development and success of St Hugh’s School.”

Based on Boothferry Road Goldcrest House is a centre of excellence dedicated to addressing the individual needs of adults over 18 affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorder and learning difficulties. It provides residential care, supported living, long and short term respite care, day services and outreach to meet the varied needs of those who access the service 52 weeks a year; its aim is to be the UK’s quality service of choice.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Goldcrest House .