Meet the Team

Esther Turner - Founder and Company Director

Esther is your Designated Safeguarding Lead

With extensive experience in working in schools and alternative education, Esther founded EST Education due to the increasing need for pastoral intervention and for further wellbeing support needed for our young people with SEND.

Esther brings with her a wealth of knowledge to the provision, previously working as Deputy Headteacher at an alternative provision, most recently sitting on the attendance project for Early Help and supporting young people and their families within the community with their current barriers to accessing education.

Esther says : “I do what I do because I have a genuine desire to make a difference and to help change lives.”

In her spare time, Esther enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, volunteering for Explorers (although she hates camping as she is always cold!) and attempting to finally finish painting the hallway.

Katrina Thompson - Director

Katrina is your Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Katrina has extensive experience in working with young people, having previously worked in alternative education, teaching young people, both those under 16 and young adults with SEND.

Katrina has a PGCE in Teaching Learners with Additional Needs, a BA Honours in Education and Learning and is currently studying towards a Masters in Inclusive Education.

Katrina says: “I love to help young people who, for whatever reason, find themselves marginalised from educational settings. I find joy in helping young people to grow in confidence, both in learning and in developing relationships with others.”

In her spare time, Katrina loves to spend time with her family, camping and enjoying the great outdoors, with her three dogs, Dolly, Silas and Lulu.

James Turner - Director

James is our Commercial Director, bringing with him a wealth of business experience and expertise. James already works as a Director for a large company, so is able to share his knowledge and skills in our board meetings, giving advice and information on our governance and quality assurance.

In his spare time, James likes spending time with his family, travelling both near and far and watching all things Jeremy Clarkson!

Anthony Mills - Director

Anthony has extensive experience in working in schools, particularly in working with young people with SEND and EHCPs.

Anthony is also a Scout Leader; Anthony volunteers for and runs a neuro-diverse group that was set up solely for the needs of those who feel they do not always fit in with society, to promote and encourage acceptance and friendships for those with additional needs.

In his spare time, Anthony enjoys spending time with his family, takes part in activities and events with Scouts and Explorers, and contributes towards Duke of Edinburgh awards and events.