Meet our 4 Physical Development teachers
Alistair Crawford
Specialist Physical Development
I currently lead two Specialist Teaching School’s in Derby and am very lucky to work with the most inspiring students, families and colleagues. Sport is a great passion of mine and I enjoy working with local, regional and national partners to develop inclusive opportunities for students to participate, compete and enjoy the wide ranging benefits sport and exercise can bring. A career highlight to date was supporting 3 students with additional needs to compete as equals in a mainstream triathlon.....this really helped to challenge perceptions and raise aspirations as to what our students are able to achieve.
Mark Dolan
Specialist Physical Development
I trained in Secondary PE seven years ago before quickly moving over to Special Education. I am currently head of PE in a Specialist Secondary School in Sheffield. I am a middle leader and the faculty lead for creative subjects including Music, Drama and Art. I am also the lead teacher for Outdoor Education and run the Duke of Edinburgh Award, alongside being a Specialist Leader in Education with an expertise in sensory circuits, delivering training across Sheffield Primary Schools. I always strive to give the students the best opportunities, seeing them achieve to the highest of their ability, creating memorable moments through physical activity and the great outdoors.
Stevie Foster
All Phases Physical Development
I am a SENCO and Lead Practitioner for SEN in Leeds. I have worked with children with SEN of all ages for the past 15 years. Originally I trained and worked as a primary teacher. I have been practising yoga for 30 years and trained as a yoga teacher 10 years ago. I love to use yoga as a way to help myself and others to relax and enjoy life to the full.
Simon Higgins
Specialist Physical Development
I am currently Head of PE and Sport working within a Special School, I have worked with children between the ages of 3 - 19 years old with different PMLD needs. My favourite part of my job is interactions with children and seeing progress within PE. I thrive on seeing my students enjoy their sport.