Beech Class

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Duke of Edinburgh
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Beech Class is one of our Secondary classes here at The Mendip School. We have children age ranged from year 7 to year 10, who are following our qualifications pathway. In Beech we are a ready to learn group where all pupils are engaging in the full curriculum and accessing learning appropriate for them. Beech class enjoy socialising, exploring new things, going on school trips, listening to music and being active. We work closely with other secondary classes to ensure the best quality for our learners.

Mel Smith

Class Teacher

I am the class teacher in Beech class. I joined the Mendip School as a TA in February 2022. Then in January 2023, I started teaching full time and I love it!! In my spare time, I love reading and spending time with my family in the garden..

Patrick Sumner

Class Teaching Assistant

I have worked at The Mendip School as a TA for over 2 years now and love it. Before I worked for the school, I worked for the transport company for a few years on the minibuses as an assistant helping the children get to this school; in fact, it feels like a job swap rather than a whole new role. Outside work, I like playing and watching football. I also love performing music in my spare time. 

Lucy Martin

Class Teaching Assistant

This is my third year at TMS and I love supporting all our young people to believe in themselves so they are able to reach their full potential.

I returned to college to study health and social care at the age of 38, which proves it’s never too late to learn! I then started working as a learning support assistant in an SEN provision for 10 years whilst raising my young family. Prior to this I worked for the NHS primarily in administrative roles.

Music is my happy place, especially going to live concerts and mucial theatre productions. I also love spending time with my children and pets and gardening, which I find very relaxing and rewarding.

 

Beech Class 2025-2026 Morning Timetable

Beech Class 2025-2026 Afternoon Timetable