Teamwork
Meet the Team
With a diverse range of skills and qualifications, each and every member of staff brings valuable experience and expertise to Running Deer. Not only do our team compliment each other fully with their individual knowledge and life experiences, our team are keen to share that knowledge with each other, our students and the community.
Nick Hurst
Head of School
Designated Safeguarding Lead, SENCo, Teacher
I have a PGCE in Secondary History and a History and Music Tech degree. I also have a Masters level credits as a Trauma Informed Practitioner and Level 3 Safeguarding. I have 15 years SEND teaching experience and have worked alongside Social Care, Health and Educational professionals.
As well as working extensively with the primary curriculum and pre curriculum areas I have taught both English and Maths to GCSE level, alongside alternative equivalents.
nicholas.hurst@runningdeer.org.uk
Running Deer School is a DfE registered independent school (registration number: 878/6067) for young people with Special Educational Needs.
Running Deer School is part of the Running Deer C.I.C Group.
Running Deer C.I.C provide activities and opportunities based around traditional rural skills and land based studies, bushcraft, equine assisted education, dog therapy, green woodworking and conservation.
Running Deer CIC is a not for profit organisation and company limited by guarantee. Company No: 7605814.
VAT Reg No: 289345260
Head of School:
Nick Hurst
Running Deer School,
Butterdon Wood,
Moretonhampstead,
Devon, TQ13 8PY
Telephone: +44(0)1647 400201
For interventions or alternative provision enquiries:
Telephone: +44(0)1647 279332
School hours
- Mon - Fri
- -
- Sat - Sun
- Closed