Following a decision to restructure the Senior Executive Team across SES, we are delighted to have appointed Dan Baldock and Phil Hinchliffe as our new Principals.

Phil is the Avocet House Principal and joins the team working in an Outstanding provision. He has most recently worked in leadership and headship roles in mainstream and independent schools, and has worked in the education sector since 2010. Phil has worked mainly with pupils who have been permanently excluded and pupils with SEND and/or autism. He believes all children deserve the very best in education and care.

Dan is the Turnstone House Principal, he joined SES in 2012 as a Care Worker and was quickly promoted through the roles of Deputy Care Manager and Head of Care, before securing the role of Registered Manager at Avocet House in November 2020. Dan left SES briefly in 2023 to further his career with a larger provider, but was tempted back when the Principal role became available. Dan is a strong advocate for the young people and will always put the needs of the young people first.

We are all excited about the future of SES under the leadership of Dan and Phil!