SENDcast Spotlight – Welcome Fay Atkins & Suzi Barnett

I have a background in Marketing and have volunteered for Fortune College for 8 years on the PR committee. When a permanent PR position came up, I jumped at the opportunity to get more involved because I really believe in the College and what it achieves. I have now been in role for a year.

My career began as a self-employed horse trainer and riding instructor, running the family business in Devon with a focus on dressage and starting young horses.

After relocating to Spain with my family, I taught both English and Spanish before returning to the UK in 2010. Since then, I have worked at Fortune College (FCRT), initially as a Functional Skills Teacher and, from 2012 to 2021, as Final Year Co-ordinator. In that role, I led the planning and delivery of the FCRT curriculum for final year students, working closely with families and external agencies to support successful transitions into post-college provision.

Appointed Deputy Principal in 2021, I continue to play a key role in the leadership and development of the college, promoting a holistic and student-centred approach to education for learners with SEN.