Our team of friendly and professional staff are committed to upholding our values and mission statement. Each and every member of our team has an important part to play in helping our pupils to achieve their potential, and take pride in supporting young people to overcome personal and academic barriers, so that they can achieve their dreams. Meet the team below.
Supporting students to achieve their potential
Management Team
Dena Robinson
HEADTEACHER / TUTOR
Dena is the motivation behind Assess Education and without her commitment to changing the lives of young people, we would not be here today. After gaining her headteacher qualification in 2006, she quickly realised that she wanted to work in an environment where students are put first, and so, Assess was founded.
After starting in Allerton Road, Liverpool, with only a handful of students, Dena drove our growth and we soon had 20 students on the books. Shortly after, she registered Assess Education as an independent school and we have since gone on to enjoy year on year growth. Dena passionately believes in the value and importance of adapted provision, which helps to meet the needs of young people and their demands.
Outside of the school environment, Dena is also committed to giving back to our local community, and prides herself on Assess Education being at the heart of the community. She works closely with various community groups and charities, giving her time and resources freely.
Gail Robinson
PASTORAL MANAGER & SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Gail has worked in schools and colleges as a Pastoral and Safeguarding Manager, having gained experience of working with students from reception age, all the way up to adult learners. Before joining Assess Education, Gail worked in mainstream education. However, she wanted to help those who needed it the most and so sought out a role within an alternative education provider, where the knowledge and skills that she had gained over the years could be put to full use.
Within her role, she aims to keep all of the students who attend Assess safe, and make them aware of the values and morals of mainstream society. Gail plays a vital role in supporting our students emotional and behavioural well-being, she is also our dedicated Safeguarding Lead.
Gail is passionate about her job and really enjoys working with her colleagues, students, outside agencies and parents to support our students. No two days are the same, and this is just how she likes it!
Nikki Holden-Trust
FINANCE MANAGER
As Finance Manager, Nikki has responsibility for the day-to-day running of income and expenditure for Assess Education. She manages budgets and helps to maintain our status as a Not for Profit organisation, which aims to help young people and our community.
Nikki has a wealth of experience, having worked in school finance since 2000. She qualified as an Accountant Technician in 2007 and is currently undertaking a Chartered Accountancy course which will soon be completed.
