Alison helped me through a very difficult stage of my life, after suffering loss and dealing with grief/trauma. We covered coping strategies and hypnotherapy in a safe and comfortable environment. I would not hesitate to recommend Alison; she is patient, caring and made me feel at ease throughout
(SC, March 2023).
Alison helped my daughter with her confidence and well-being, she has really benefited from her sessions and she is gaining more self-esteem as a result – I would recommend Alison for work with children
(CR, February 2023).
Alison is a dedicated, talented and hard-working professional who has achieved the most remarkable results working in a variety of challenging and demanding roles. Alison has the ability to forge effective and productive relationships with young people who find themselves in very difficult and extremely stressful situations. Alison works very effectively with families who are struggling to cope with a wide variety of challenges. She gains the confidence of family members and many parents and carers speak with immense gratitude about the stability and hope she has brought to their very difficult lives.
Alison has a thorough and insightful approach to all aspects of her role. She has an impressive knowledge of the additional support available to young people and moves at a rapid pace to achieve positive outcomes for individuals she works with.
by MIKE BEALE (Head of Holland Moor Primary School)
St Bede’s has worked with Alison for the last four years. As well as leading the Behaviour Improvement Project for West Lancashire, Alison has worked directly in school in a number of ways. It is difficult to sum up what she has done for our school in one job title or list of responsibilities because Alison will do whatever is required, to move children on in positive ways. Alison works with those children who are the most difficult to help, youngsters whose needs are not being fully addressed by the normal school procedures and structures. The work that she has done has meant that St Bede’s has had the capacity to deal with children who had previously ‘slipped through the cracks’.
Alison has a true spirit of vocation in this field. She identifies with vulnerable learners but has an uncompromising approach, which identifies itself with the whole school aims and ethos.
Personal Recommendation Re: Alison Bamforth. – By Richard Varey – Headteacher St Bedes.
I have known Ms Bamforth for a number of years within a professional capacity. She has mentored a group of extremely challenging teenagers, which I have witnessed, and been thoroughly impressed with her ability to create a calm, inclusive ethos with some of the county’s most vulnerable, disaffected and angry young people. Ms Bamforth is a true professional, reflective on her own practice, remains person focused, and enthusiastic about making a difference to children's lives
Open Reference for Alison Bamforth - David Lamb - Headteacher (Elm Tree Primary School)
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