Alongside Helen and Kristy from the very beginning is Barry, Lead Facilitator for Curiosity Hub and Drama Discovery. Barry brings many years of experience in drama education and working with the home-education community.

Mihal, Spark Base Lead, is also a home educating parent, and brings particular expertise in psychology, animal-assisted therapy and counselling.

Sarah, Tinker Lab Lead, brings her experience as an educator and home educating parent. She successfully created warm and welcoming weekly Tinker Lab sessions during the pilot year, developing an interest-led environment where children can explore, experiment and create.

Kristy has been home educating in Cambridge since 2015. She is a former play therapist and brings her experience of working with children, families and learning to Waymakers.

Helen is a fully qualified teacher and Waymakers' Safeguarding Lead. She brings experience in training teachers in active learning approaches. Helen has been home educating in Cambridge since 2015.

Bronwen, Spark Base Support Facilitator, is an experienced home educator with experience creating safe, welcoming, holistic spaces where children are deeply valued for being exactly who they are.

Charlie, Curiosity Hub Support Facilitator, has pursued Childhood Studies and is an experienced home educator with lived experience of neurodiversity and home education.

Sharon, Animal Assisted Therapist, brings her therapy dogs Jasper and Copper to sessions from time to time by prior arrangement to offer support and a calming, fluffy presence.

We are always on the lookout for volunteers and associates interested in working with us. Do get in touch and let us know what you could contribute.

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