Say hello to the Passion for Learning team!
Chief Executive Officer
I have been working with children in many different capacities for over 40 years. Having completed a psychology degree at Liverpool University, my career started in play and community work in Halton where I ran a Playcentre for 5-16 year olds and set up the first ‘Latchkey Scheme’ long before after school clubs existed. After … Read More
Education Development Manager
I started teaching in London over 30 years ago feeling privileged to be able to facilitate exciting learning opportunities for children. Making and flying hot air balloons, investigating ‘crime scenes,’ engaging with the big local football clubs, developing songs, plays and big art with them, challenging them to think, creating memories and hopefully inspiring them … Read More
Volunteer Support Manager
I joined Passion for Learning as a Volunteer Manager in June 2019. Prior to this I was a Deputy Manager and SENDCO of a charity run pre-school. I have always been passionate about working with children and helping each individual to achieve their full potential. I feel privileged to be a part of the organisation … Read More
Enrichment Manager
Beth McJury began as a volunteer at Passion for Learning in 2014 and has been a core part of our Enrichment Clubs team since we began offering this provision in 2015. Having studied Criminology and Crime and Justice at Chester University, Beth adds to the diverse mix of skills and experience within the Passion for … Read More
Fundraising and Business Development Manager
I started my working life at Nat West in 1983 at Manchester City office and for a time at Tarporley branch. Working as a medical rep, stop smoking cessation advisor, Homestart volunteer and Volunteer Services manager for a children’s literacy charity all have given me lots of experience working, selling to, supporting and listening to … Read More
Enrichment Club Supervisor
After working in banking for 13 years and then having a family, I decided to undertake qualifications in teaching adult basic skills. I worked as a lecturer for my local college for some years before moving to Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Family Learning Team. Here, I helped parents gain qualifications and also helped to … Read More
Volunteer Support Manager
Working with young children has always been my passion and it has been expressed through primary teaching, church children’s work, and raising my own family. For the past few years I have loved volunteering with Passion for Learning, supporting children in school – helping them develop in confidence and self-esteem through work, chat and play. … Read More
Volunteer Manager
I started as a volunteer with Passion for Learning in 2016, going into a local primary school and working one to one with the children there. Well, I say ‘working’ but the role of a Passion for Learning volunteer is really more about having fun with the children and inspiring them to learn! Seeing the … Read More
Winsford Volunteer Manager
I joined Passion for Learning as the new Volunteer Manager in March 2019. Prior to this I have enjoyed a rich and varied career as a Secondary English Teacher working in schools in the UK and Overseas. I have always found my work with children to be hugely rewarding and I am passionate about helping … Read More