A Cumbrian school is welcoming two new members of staff who will join next month.
Dallam School, in Milnthorpe, has around 1,000 pupils, including 50 boarders from across the world.
In charge of their boarding experience from next month will be Nicola Gilbert, of Ackworth School in West Yorkshire. Nicola will also have wider responsibilities as a member of Dallam’s senior leadership team.
Headteacher Steven Henneberry said: “Since accepting her position with us earlier this year, Nicola’s already been shaping changes at our boarding house. That’s included introducing more contact time with boarders, producing a boarder’s guide, bettering students’ access to help, and strengthening links between teaching and boarding staff. And we’ve lots more plans.”
A mother of two, Nicola is looking forward to making a new home at the boarding school with her husband and family. She said her mission was to “attract, retain, empower and delight boarding pupils and their families – present and future – through standout pastoral care and boarding experience”.
Nicola joins a boarding team that includes another new appointment. In April, Marguerite Richards, a school nurse from The Royal Ballet School, London took up post as resident school nurse for Dallam boarders.
“Both Marguerite and Nicola bring lots of expertise and experience,” said Mr Henneberry, and added it was already paying dividends.
