Meet the Team

Our mission resonates with our team of multi-skilled professionals – together we nurture a safe environment that values inclusivity, confidence and personal growth for everyone.

Our People

Tuition Extra harnesses possibilities, acknowledging that everyone has the power to succeed and improve their learning journey and outcomes…. we focus on the goals, dreams and outcomes of our young people.  We remove barriers to learning and open up possibilities and future pathways.

Our outstanding academic results reflect a can-do culture, facilitated by our community of inspirational teaching and SEN professionals, and therapeutic practitioners.  We grow by reputation and recommendation.  The Tuition Extra Group is well known within educational services for its quality and integrity, and for nurturing the potential of its students, many of whom have historically struggled to engage successfully on learning pathways.

Ruth Minhall

Ruth Minhall

Group CEO

Education Team

Lydia Blench

Lydia Blench

Head of Tuition Service

Angela Hughes

Angela Hughes

Group Head of Education

Steff Dowle

Steff Dowle

Haven Nook Head of School

Group Safeguarding Lead

Operations Team

Christine Van Dyk

Christine Van Dyk

Operations Manager

Busi Moyo

Busi Moyo

Finance Manager

Mel Taylor

Mel Taylor

PA to CEO

Tutor Liaison

Emma Bolt

Emma Bolt

Marketing Lead

Cathy Sturge

Cathy Sturge

Office Manager

SEN Team 

Holly Wilkie

Holly Wilkie

Group SENCo

Emma Sedgwick

Emma Sedgwick

Deputy SENCo

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Referrals Team 

Scott Banks

Scott Banks

Referrals Manager

Exam Team 

Letitia Etherington

Letitia Etherington

Exam Officer

Therapeutic Team

Amanda Thompson

Amanda Thompson

Thrive Leader

Wendy Stirling

Wendy Stirling

Counsellor

Maypole Farm

Jamie Pickles

Jamie Pickles

Head of Maypole Farm

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Sacha Phelps

Sacha Phelps

Deputy Head of Maypole Farm

Deputy DSL

A Word

From our CEO

“Over the past decade, Tuition Extra Group has grown as a center of excellence, consistently achieving outstanding academic outcomes for the many wonderful students in our care.

Our unique approach combines emotional development and therapeutic intervention to harness incredible academic outcomes.  We understand that behavior is communication and value the individual, meeting their needs and understanding their interests and aspirations.  By recognizing student potential and removing barriers to learning, our young people are able to flourish in a safe and nurturing environment.

Our great team of professionals is committed to providing caring and structured learning opportunities in which all children and young people can develop academically, socially, emotionally and morally to their full potential.

At Tuition Extra, we think of ourselves as a dedicated family, supportive and nurturing towards our cohort and united in our holistic view of education. This means that every member of staff cares and protects each child and young person as they progress on their unique journey.”

– Ruth Minhall

Contact Us

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Tuition Extra

Unit 8 Roper Yard

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 7EX