Welcome to our school

Launa Randles

Head of School

Following qualification Launa held teaching positions for  twelve years in mainstream education.

She taught classes across primary and specialised in  early years being a lead teacher for the London Borough of Kingston and subsequently lecturing in this field.

Following an MA in early years education she moved into special educational needs and further qualified as a teacher of visually impaired where she spent the next 10 years teaching across both primary and secondary ages and across an increasing complexity of need .   

In 2016 Launa moved to the Children’s Trust School in role as Deputy Head , undertook further study to complete a National Qualification in Middle Leadership and in 2019 as Head of School and safeguarding lead. 

During her time at The Children’s Trust she has comments on the ‘privilege to work daily with children, young people, families and external professionals to support the journey of learning for all.’  

Melanie Burrough

Director of Therapies

Melanie previously held a team leader post, managing allied health professionals and nurses to support children with complex health needs in Camden. She has also held clinical and leadership positions internationally and in different NHS community paediatric settings. Melanie moved to the Children's Trust in 2016 as Occupational Therapy Professional Lead managing services across neurorehabilitation and the Children's Trust School.

Melanie was later awarded an MSc in occupational therapy professional development and took up post as Head of Therapy School. Melanie was awarded outstanding occupational therapist award in 2015 for a quality improvement service re-design in Camden mainstream schools. She is chair for RCOT-CYPFSS school based occupational therapy clinical forum.  

Claire Shiels

Head of Nursing & Care

Claire has worked in a variety of settings as a Registered Nurse for Learning Disabilities. She has an MSc in Learning Disability and Mental Health. Her most recent post before joining The Children’s Trust was as Head of Children’s Nursing Services, leading a number of services including short breaks, looked after children and special needs school nursing. Her role at The Children’s Trust encompasses Head of Nursing and Registered Manager for Ofsted Care and the Care Quality Commission.