The Team

Laurence started the role of Partnership Development Manager in August 2010. Previously, Laurence was the Club and School Links Officer for the Borough working with all schools. Prior to that he was a PLT in Lambeth where he worked closely with the SSP, Sports Development Team and other partners. In 2008 he was rewarded for his 'Outstanding Contribution to the School Sport Partnership' at the South London Youth Achievement Awards. He is excited to be in this new role and is positive that he can help create more opportunities for young people to access the 5 Hour Offer.

Conisborough College, School Sports Co-ordinator (SSCo) - Joan Brown

To follow....

Deptford Green School, School Sports Co-ordinator (SSCo) - Louisa Heward

Louisa has been a PE teacher at Deptford Green School since September 2007. She has been involved in transition work ith Year 7 students over the past year and has led sessions for Year 5/6 in trampolining at Deptford Green. She is looking forward to working closely with her Primaries to raise achievement and enjoyment in PE for all pupils.

Forest Hill School, School Sports Co-ordinator (SSCo) - Shelley-Ann Dennis

Shelley-Ann Dennis has been an SSCo since 2005 working in several different Secondary Schools, and subsequently a large number of Lewisham Primary Schools. She has been based at Forest Hill School for the past 2.5 years. Her passion used to be Netball, but due to injury she now pursues the more laid back sport of Golf. 

Prendergast Hilly Fields College, School Sports Co-ordinator (SSCo) - Ailish Burke

Ailish has been an SSCo and PE teacher at Prendergast Hilly Fields College for one year. Her previous school was Queen Elizabeth Girls School in Barnet, where she was a PE teacher working closely with the Barnet PDM and SSCo's on a number of projects.

Prendergast Ladywell Fields College, School Sports Co-ordinator (SSCo) - Phil Layfield

Phil is SSCo for the Prendergast Ladywell Fields College (PLFC) Family, linked with the following primary schools:  Brockley, Holbeach, John Stainer, St. William of York, St. Mary Magdalens, Turnham.  This is his 4th year as SSCo and Phil hopes to continue the good work he has been implementing within the schools so far. This includes opportunities for pupils to participate in 3 or more hours within the school curriculum and OSHL, strengthening links with local clubs, a continued increase in regular inter and intra competition and increasing leadership and volunteering opportunities for all pupils.  With the continued support from the Head of PE at PLFC, Jon Ronan, and the primary school PLT's this looks to be their best year yet.  Please watch this space!

Sydenham School, School Sports Co-ordinator (SSCo) - Glen Burt

Glen was Head of PE at Sydenham School before becoming an SSCo. She now works as an SSCo for both the Lewisham SSP and the Haberdashers' Aske's SSP in Lewisham. Glen has 3 Secondary Schools (one of which is a Special School) and 11 Primary Schools in her 2 Families. Although the role of an SSCo is very varied, Glen's main ambition is to encourage every child to enjoy PE & Sport and to reach their potential.

Further Education Sports Co-ordinator (FESCo) - Cassie Bridger

Cassie joined Lewisham SSP in October 2009 as the Further Education Sports Co-ordinator. Cassie is a Loughborough University graduate and has previously worked for Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) as a Sports Development Officer working closely with the SSP, Sports Development Team, Pro-Active South London and other local partners. She is looking forward to creating and developing sporting, coaching and volunteering opportunities for students within further education.

Lewisham Local Delivery Agency (LDA) - Howard Marshall

To follow.............