The Team
Meet the team at Aran Hall School…
Llio Eiri
Principal
Llio Eiri
Principal
- MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis BA Sociology and Social policy
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership, HSC&YP
Llio was appointed as Principal in September 2020 following a year working as Deputy Principal. She began her career at Aran Hall School in 1997 working as a Residential Support Worker before joining the Education Team in 2001as a Teaching Assistant. Following several years working away from the school as a lecturer in further education, Llio returned to the school as Deputy Head of Care in 2011.
Andy Pryer-Smith
Registered Manager
Andy Pryer-Smith
Registered Manager
- MSc BSc (Hons) PGCE
- NVQ 4 Care NVQ 4 Management
- NVQ 5 Diploma in Management
Andy began his career in care and education at Aran Hall School in 1992. Initially working as a Classroom Assistant, he was promoted to the post of Teacher in 1994. In 1998 he joined the care team as Team Leader and in 2004 was appointed Registered Manager.
Eve Patten
Head of Learning
Eve Patten
Head of Learning
- A-Levels in English Language and Literature, Psychology and Sociology
- BA (Hons) Degree in English PGCE (11 – 19 in English, Drama, Media and Theatre Studies)
- Post-Graduate Award of Proficiency in Assessment for Access Arrangements – Include-Ed
Eve joined the team at Aran Hall School in April 2017 following a background of teaching English and Drama in secondary schools in Bristol and Manchester. She specialises in teaching GCSE English Language and Literature and Drama. Eve now leads the education team at Aran Hall and oversees different qualifications pupils are working towards. Since joining the team, Eve has worked with pupils to open and run the school library and arrange special days e.g. World Book Day, News Day, the Literacy Project and various charity events – all of which pupils have helped to plan and organise.
Veda Richards
Head of Wellbeing
Veda Richards
Head of Wellbeing
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Skills and Theory PGCE
Veda joined the team at Aran Hall School in September 2016 following several years working as a family and young person’s counsellor. She began her role at the school as a therapist and was promoted to Head of Wellbeing in 2021. Veda is passionate about children and young people’s care, and education with specific focus on striving to promote a healthy and positive wellbeing. A full list of staff and their qualifications is available on request from the school office.
