Kate Yarbo

Chair of Management Committee

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Kate became a Registered Mental Health Nurse in 1992 and qualified as a Systemic/Family Therapist in 1996. Kate set up and registered The Ryes in 2011 with the aim of providing outstanding, nurturing Education 

James Fischer II

Management Committee member

Area of Responsibility: Safeguarding, Quality of Education

James has held many senior positions throughout his career, leading on Safeguarding and ensuring Government Standards are implemented.  "Holding leaders to account and being clear about our expectations for young people at Ryes Education is paramount. 

Ian Claybourn 

Management Committee member

Area of Responsibility: Personal Development

Ian has worked as a registered mental health nurse since 1988. More recently he has worked at director level in services providing adult mental health care and children’s services. He is passionate about the education that children receive and has a desire to ensure that every child gets the best possible education and opportunities to succeed in life.

Helen Knowling

Management Committee member

Area of Responsibility: Behaviour and Attitudes

Helen has been part of The Ryes team since 2002. She has specialised in Behaviour Management and is our in house Pro-active Approach Trainer and Secure Base Model Lead.

Carly Priest

Management Committee member

Area of Responsibility: Finance & GDPR

Carly joined our team here at The Ryes in September 2020.  As well as covering the company finances and having good business acumen, she brings with her a wealth of knowledge in relation to GDPR.