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In loving memory of Raeye Tedros W/Michael

15th September 2021

In August, TLG received the tragic news that a former student, Raeye, had passed away. Deborah, Raeye’s headteacher during his time at TLG, pays tribute to a wonderful young man who will be missed.

Deborah Barnett

Deborah Barnett is School Development Manager and Education Policy Lead, she is London based and has worked in mainstream education, special schools and alternative provision for over twenty years. Deborah has a broad and in depth knowledge of national education policy and passionate about social and racial justice in education. She is committed to structural change to ensure all children can achieve more in schools. Her values in education are firmly linked to an inclusive, comprehensive system where all learners are valued equally.

Why AllChurches Trust is supporting TLG

17th May 2021

Allchurches Trust Grants Officer, Andrew Bass, writes about what inspired Allchurches Trust to support TLG through its TLG Make Lunch and TLG Box of Hope programmes.

Andrew Bass

Andrew is the Allchurches Trust Grants Officer for the North of England, Scotland and Ireland. He joined Allchurches Trust in November 2019 having spent the previous 25 years working for a number of charities in Lincolnshire, Suffolk & Cumbria.

Playing ‘top trumps’ with Loss

05th May 2021

Patrick Regan

Patrick Regan OBE is an author and the CEO and co-founder of Kintsugi Hope – a UK-based charity that wants to see a world where mental and emotional health is understood and accepted.

Supported: Finding Hope in Connectedness

22nd April 2021

James, Headteacher at a TLG Education Centre, reflects on how TLG Education Centres focus on developing successful connections with a student struggling in their education, getting alongside them to support them on their journey.

James Birchenough

James is the Headteacher at one of TLG's Education Centres. He is married with 2 young children aged 1 and 2. He began his teaching career as a primary school teacher in Stoke-on-Trent and has been at TLG since 2016

Never Alone: Finding Hope in Uncertainty

20th April 2021

James, Headteacher at a TLG Education Centre, reflects on how TLG Education Centres have offered students hope and certainty, throughout this ever-changing time.

James Birchenough

Beyond the Doors of School – Serious Youth Violence and the link to School Exclusions

18th March 2021

TLG is one of three charities being supported by the 2021 Diocese of London Lent Appeal, which this year is focusing on Youth Violence. In the second blog of a two-part series, Deborah, a former TLG headteacher who is currently leading TLG’s work on serious youth violence, writes about the link between serious youth violence and school exclusions – bringing in TLG’s experience with supporting young people at-risk of the issue.

Deborah Barnett

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