My name is May Arthurton the founder of the Chapeltown & Harehills Learning Project. I have worked as an English teacher for over 10 years in the further education sector national and internationally. I had a strong desire to start my own education centre that will help many disadvantaged adult learners in the UK and worldwide.
In 2006 I opened up my first centre which was small but very rewarding. We had a lot of students that attended and this led to me expanding the business within 2 years. In 2009 I opened up my second education centre which I am currently running.
To date the business is growing and we are receiving many learners who want to join the variety of courses we provide. I am currently purchasing my own building which will be an education centre and a community purpose building.
I am currently studying for a master’s degree in education and helping to develop a primary school in Kenya and a further education college in Ghana.
Maxine Grant: Maxine has professional training in counselling, mentoring and social care with 21 years of working with adults and children in child protection. She is also a trainer with experience in writing bespoke courses in personal development. – Trustee Officer.
Esther Bowen: Esther is an experienced Administrator currently working within Social Housing. She has worked as a Basic skills and ESOL tutor and last year completed a CELTA Teacher’s training certificate before working in a English Language school for a term. Esther is a trainee WordPress web designer and is currently an Interdisciplinary studies student at Leeds University.
Audrey Hylton: Audrey Hylton graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Youth & community work and has extensive experience in this field for over 20 years. Audrey is passionate about assisting others, empowering individuals and supporting communities and wider society to bring about social change and justice.
Audrey is a director of Calm and Centred which is a health & well-being organisation delivering person centred Well-being therapies specifically related to helping individuals who are struggling with stress and anxiety (low level mental health problems) and related issues.
New ventures for Audrey include becoming a motivational speaker and coach.
Pauline Garnett: Pauline is a registered nurse and genetic counsellor with a wealth of experience gained over 25 years in the NHS in various roles and settings. A committed and proactive person with a genuine interest in making a positive contribution on the many initiatives she is involved in.
Pauline is a Nursing & Midwifery Staff Governor at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She has been appointed to the National Governor Advisory Committee in April 2018 to provide oversight and feedback on work and areas that require debate and action, influence and help shape the services provided to members such as training programmes. Pauline is a staff Advocate and provides support to staff that encounter workplace issues. She is a member of the Education and Workforce Equality and Diversity Committee. Pauline is currently undertaking a Leadership and Managing course and also a coaching programme to maximise individual’s potential. Pauline is also a Trustee at St Anne’s Community Services, Leeds.