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WELCOME TO THE NEW EDUCATION GUIDE FOR THE 2015 SUMMER TERM. THIS NEW DESIGN IS FULL OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXCITING NEW SHOWS AND GREAT RATES FOR SCHOOLS IN 2015. Bend it like Beckham will open at the Phoenix Theatre and promises to be a funny and uplifting treat for your students. Due to amazing popular demand Cats has now announced it will be returning to the West End in October 2015 at the London Palladium – contact See Groups for more information!.
Our experienced and friendly education team are on hand to help with all you booking requests and can support you with all the education resource packs and posters to you may require for your students and their trip. We look forward to working with you to give your students an incredible experience.
The Royal Shakespeare Company have developed their own Matilda the Musical workshop that provides a great education resource to run alongside your trip to the brilliant production of Roald Dahl’s classic story, which you can book exclusively with See Education. Outside of the West End we have some great events and attractions like The Power of Poison exhibition where your pupils can discover the alluring, seductive and terrifying role of poison and how it affects our everyday lives through nature, myth, medicine and healing.
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BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM THE MUSICAL Phoenix Theatre Running Time TBC
Jess needs extra time. She is facing the most important decision of her life: live up to family expectations of university, career and marriage, or follow in the footsteps of her hero David Beckham. BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM is a joyous new British musical about where we are now. Featuring an original score with a Punjabi kick, it brings a unique cultural fusion of musical theatre to the stage for the first time. This reimagining of the much-loved hit film sees generations, cultures and communities brought together in this joyous and uplifting story about bending the rules and scoring that deciding goal. • An exciting and unique fusion of cultures. • Explores themes of growing up, multiculturalism and women’s sport. • The show provides a wealth of material for your pupils, supporting many areas of study in The National Curriculum like Citizenship, PSHE, RE and PE.
10+ School Groups best available seats from just £22 plus one free teacher per 10 paid pupils
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MATILDA THE MUSICAL
WAR HORSE
Cambridge Theatre
Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, the National Theatre’s internationally-acclaimed production of WAR HORSE is an unforgettable theatrical experience. Hailed by Time Magazine as ‘A Landmark Theatre Event’, WAR HORSE is a spectacular, powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs. At its heart, are astonishing life-sized puppets by South Africa’s Tony Award©-winning Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.
Running Time 2 hours 40 minutes
MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the multiaward winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, MATILDA THE MUSICAL tells the tale of an extraordinary girl who is determined to change her own story, even if it means being a little bit naughty… The RSC have created an exciting education programme giving schools insight into the creative process of staging this award-winning musical. Packed with teaching resources for primary and secondary school students, the programme aims to give young people the inspiration, confidence and skills to develop their own creative writing.
10+ School Groups best available seats from just £25.00! Visit our listings page for more details.
‘THE QUEST FOR A GREAT NEW MUSICAL IS OVER’
New London Theatre Running Time 2 hours 40 minutes
10+ School Groups from just £17.50, plus one free teacher per 10 paid pupils! Visit our listings page for more details.
‘SO EXHILARATING IT MAKES YOU REJOICE TO BE ALIVE. ITS SHEER SKILL AND INVENTION ARE AWEINSPIRING’ THE TIMES
EVENING STANDARD
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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
MISS SAIGON
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Gielgud Theatre Running Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Based on the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon; Christopher has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at maths while illequipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes Christopher on a frightening journey that upturns his world. Schools can explore the play’s themes and find out how the production was made by taking part in practical workshops or pre-show Q&A sessions with members of the creative team.
10+ School Groups best available seats from just £22.50, plus one free teacher per 10 paid pupils! Visit our listings page for more details.
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Prince Edward Theatre Running Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production has made its highly anticipated return to the West End, and is breaking box office records. Since MISS SAIGON’S sensational record-breaking run at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane 25 years ago it has played in 300 cities in 15 different languages, winning awards around the world. This epic musical love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI called Chris – but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.
10+ School Groups from just £22.50! Visit our listings page for more details.
‘MIND-BLOWINGLY BRILLIANT’ MAGIC FM
‘A BEAUTIFUL, ELOQUENT, DAZZLINGLY INVENTIVE SHOW ABOUT THE WONDERS OF LIFE’ EVENING STANDARD seetickets.com/education 0844 412 4649
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Her Majesty’s Theatre Running Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Now in its 29th record-breaking year, this multi award-winning musical continues to captivate audiences at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End after more than 11,000 performances. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerizing score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night.
10+ School Groups from just £22.50! Visit our listings page for more details.
‘REMAINS THE MOST EXCITING MUSICAL IN LONDON’ DAILY MAIL
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LES MISÉRABLES Queen’s Theatre Running Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES is a global stage sensation. Seen by more than 70 million people in 43 countries and in 22 languages around the globe, it is still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 30th year. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
10+ School Groups best available seats from just £22.50! Visit our listings page for more details.
WINNER OF OVER 100 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
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DISNEY’S THE LION KING
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
Lyceum Theatre
Fortune Theatre
Running Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Running Time 2 hours
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi-award winning musical THE LION KING will redefine your expectations of theatre. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wideeyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation. Now celebrating over 25 terrifying years in the West End, Robin Herford’s gripping production is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. A firm favourite with school groups, the recent release of the film and a new sequel in 2015 has again raised profile among young people who so enjoy the thrill of seeing it live.
Disney’s ingenious adaptation of the beloved animated feature film combines dazzling staging and wildly creative costumes, masks and puppets.
10+ School Groups from just £22.50, plus one free teacher per 10 paid pupils! Visit our listings page for more details.
‘THE RESULT IS A THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER, GUARANTEED TO CAPTURE THE IMAGINATION OF YOUR PUPILS’
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A FREE education resource pack is available and offers in-depth exploration of the play with reference to the production process.
10+ School Groups best available seats from just £19.50! Visit our listings page for more details.
‘…A MARVELLOUS EXERCISE IN TENSION, SPUN FROM PERFECTLY PACED STORYTELLING’ THE INDEPENDENT
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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Running Time 2 hours 30 minutes
ROALD DAHL’s deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Mr Willy Wonka comes to life in a brand new West End musical. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets he’s always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems. Reasons to book! Free online education resource guide including: • Interactive classroom activities featuring passages for the Roal Dahl’s classic story • Insight into the creative process with behind the scenes footage and interviews • Lesson plans with cross curricular links with English, Drama, Music, Art and Design and Technology
10+ School Groups best available seats from just £25.00! Visit our listings page for more details.
‘MY CLASS WERE BOTH WOWED AND INSPIRED TO SEE THEIR FAVOURITE STORY COME TO LIFE MAGNIFICENTLY ON STAGE - THE PERFECT WAY TO ENHANCE THEIR LEARNING EXPERIENCE. A MAGICAL PRODUCTION, WHICH IGNITED THEIR IMAGINATIONS’ MS. R. YEOH, NORTH BRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL
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DUCHESS THEATRE
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN King’s Cross Theatre Running Time 2 hours 10 minutes
ALL ABOARD! The stunning adaptation of E Nesbit’s classic novel The Railway Children arrives at LONDON’S KING’S CROSS STATION from December. Set in a new, purpose built 1,000 seat venue complete with state of the art heating system, this breath-taking show features a stage built around a real train track, and a beautiful 60-tonne locomotive that steams into the theatre to delight all ages. If you haven’t been recently, come and discover this extraordinary part of London. You can find us amid the remarkable new developments on King’s Boulevard. Probably the best connected location in Europe. Six underground lines, 14 bus routes, two mainline stations… we’re easy to find!
8+ School Groups best available seats from just £16.50! Visit our listings page for more details.
‘A GLORIOUS ADAPTATION OF E NESBIT’S CHILDREN’S CLASSIC’
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Duchess Theatre Running Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off, in THE smash hit comedy that has extended to September 2015! Written by and starring the Mischief Theatre company THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG sees The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong... does! The accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!
12+ School Groups best available seats from just £17.50! Visit our listings page for more information.
‘IT’S AS THOUGH THE MOUSETRAP HAS BEEN TAKEN OVER BY MONTY PYTHON’ WHATSONSTAGE.COM
THE GUARDIAN
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A BRAND NEW SHOW!
GARRICK THEATRE 25 JULY – 5 SEPTEMBER
IDEAL FOR KEY STAGE TWO AND THREE
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Victoria Palace Theatre Running Time 3 hours
Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, BILLY ELLIOT is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community. With unforgettable music by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful storyline, this astonishing theatrical experience will stay with you forever. Suitable for Key Stage 3 and above Free education pack available to download which investigates the show as a stimulus for cross-curricular classroom activities providing you with resources, discussion points and loads of lesson ideas. The education pack has curriculum crossovers with Citizenship, Drama & Theatre Studies, English, History and Politics, Music, Performing Arts, PSHE, Dance students.
10+ School Groups best available seats from just £23.70, plus one free teacher per 10 paid pupils! Visit our listings page for more information.
HORRIBLE HISTORIES – BARMY BRITAIN Garrick Theatre Running time: 1 hour no interval
Following the major sell-out success of Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain Parts One & Two, the brand new show HORRIBLE HISTORIES – BARMY BRITAIN - PART THREE! Comes to the Garrick Theatre this Summer, making it the longest running show for children in West End history. From the pens of Terry Deary and Neal Foster, the barmiest bits of British history will attack the stage, including a special sketch with King John to celebrate the 800th year of the signing of the Magna Carta. It’s history with the nasty bits left in! “Is this any way for children to learn about history? Too right it is! If lessons were always like this, kids would be queuing up at the school gates every morning. Be thrilled!” The Times
10+ School Groups best available seats from just £15.00. Visit our listings page for more information.
‘A REAL INSPIRATION FOR ALL CHILDREN’ NICOLA TULLY, ALEXANDRA PARK SCHOOL
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NOW ON 4 TIMES A YEAR
London
London Manchester Harrogate Edinburgh
THE POWER OF POISON Old Truman Brewery, London Discover the alluring, seductive and terrifying role of poison and how it affects our everyday lives through nature, myth, medicine and healing. This new, family-friendly special exhibition creates an engaging and immersive environment through the use of interactive components, models, multimedia and live animals. Whether as a defence against predators, a source of magical strength, or a lifesaving medical treatment, the story of poison is filled with mystery, intrigue, fascinating tales and surprising benefits.
School Groups from just £6 for primary schools and £7.50 for secondary schools. Contact the See Education team for more details
PLUS FREE EDUCATION PACK FOR TEACHERS AVAILABLE FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
THE CAKE AND BAKE SHOW
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Harrogate HIC 19-21 June 2015 London ExCel 2-4 October 2015 Manchester Event City 16-18 October 2015 Edinburgh RHC 30 Oct – 1 November 2015 THE CAKE & BAKE SHOW is an experimental live event for baking and cake fanatics. The award-winning show is set to turn up the heat in 2015 with 4 exciting new shows in London, Harrogate, Manchester and Edinburgh. These events have capitalised on the popularity of all things baking and host the perfect mix of live demonstrations, celebrity speakers, expert classes, market stands, gadgets, live competitions and so much more...
10+ + School Groups from just £10.00
‘EVERY SINGLE PRODUCER OF CUPCAKES, CAKE DECORATING, EVERYTHING ELSETHEY’RE ALL HERE’ MARY BERRY, THE QUEEN OF CAKES
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EUROHOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
WAHACA
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Available prior to matinee and evening theatre performances
THE EUROHOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015, the pinnacle of European international hockey, is coming to London on 21-30 August. Be entertained by Europe’s top men’s and women’s teams as hockey returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. EuroHockey 2015 promises a fantastic atmosphere for all ages. They’ll be entertainment on and off the pitch and everyone’s welcome.
Tickets for under 18s from just £1, plus buy 10 tickets, get one free!
HOSTED AT THE LEE VALLEY HOCKEY CENTRE IN THE QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK!
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Pre-theatre group dining The true taste of Mexico in the heart of London’s West End
Brand new pre-theatre groups menu now available at the award-winning London restaurant group, WAHACA! The creation of Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers, WAHACA brings the true taste of Mexican market eating to the UK. Fresh, tasty and sustainably sourced local ingredients are combined with excellent West End locations, quick service and dishes to suit all tastes. Guests can order small tapasstyle street food dishes for the table, or each select their own main meal, suiting all kinds of group dynamics.
Groups Offers: Reservations, set menus and rates available exclusively to group bookers. Call your SEE Groups Operator for menus and prices.
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ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY WORKSHOPS – MATILDA THE MUSICAL Cambridge Theatre 90 minute sessions
New mid-week matinee workshops now available for primary and secondary schools! The workshops are designed to introduce your students to the story of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, the key characters and the creative process of bringing this award-winning musical to life on stage. Led by RSC practitioners these active 90 minute sessions can be tailored to meet the needs of students of all ages from 6 years old and upwards. For more information please contact See Groups. Interactive school resources available at MatildaSchoolResources.com
From just £7.50 per student! plus one free ticket per 10 purchased! Contact our education team for more information.
‘IT’S HARD TO IMAGINE A SHOW CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF ROALD DAHL’S LITERARY WORLD MORE PERFECTLY THAN THIS ONE’ THE OBSERVER
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WEST END THEATRE LISTINGS ALL RATES IN THE GUIDE ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINT. THEY ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
THE 39 STEPS
GYPSY
CRITERION THEATRE
SAVOY THEATRE
£50.00/£52.00
£65.00
SHAFTESBURY THEATRE
SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £25.00 Mon - Wed
£62.50/£67.50
SCHOOL OFFERS: 8+ £17.50 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu 8+ £15.00 (1 free per 10) Wed Mat
BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL ALDWYCH THEATRE
£66.00
HORRIBLE HISTORIES III GARRICK THEATRE £22.00 SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £15.00 All Performances
SCHOOL OFFERS: 10 + £25.00 Tue – Wed
IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM
VAUDEVILLE THEATRE
PHOENIX THEATRE £54.45
SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £22.50 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu
SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £22.00 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu
JERSEY BOYS
BILLY ELLIOT
£67.50
VICTORIA PALACE THEATRE £66.20/£66.70
SCHOOL OFFERS: 15+ £21.50 (1 free per 10) Tue - Thu
SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £23.70 Monday to Thursday
LES MISÉRABLES
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE £67.50
£67.50
PICCADILLY THEATRE
QUEEN’S THEATRE £67.50 SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £22.50 Mon - Thu
MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £25.00 Mon - Thu (1 free per 10)
MISS SAIGON PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE £67.50 SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £22.50 Tue & Wed Eve & Thu Mat
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE £67.50 GROUP OFFERS: 10+ £22.50 Mon - Thu
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG DUCHESS THEATRE £49.50 GROUP OFFERS: 12+ £17.50 Tue - Fri
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN KING’S CROSS THEATRE £54.45
GROUP OFFERS: 10+ £25.00 Mon - Thu
LET IT BE
THE COMMITMENTS
£65.00
8+ £16.50 Tue - Thu + Fri (1 free per 10)
SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £25.00 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu
STOMP
PALACE THEATRE £62.50/£67.50 SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ b/a £25.00 Tue - Fri
GARRICK THEATRE
LORD OF THE DANCE DANGEROUS GAMES DOMINION THEATRE
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
£60.50
GIELGUD THEATRE
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
£57.50
SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £23.75 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu
SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £22.50 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu
CAMBRIDGE THEATRE
DISNEY’S THE LION KING
SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £25.00 Tue - Thu
LYCEUM THEATRE
£67.50
£67.50
SCHOOL OFFERS:
AMBASSADORS THEATRE £67.50 SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £17.50 Mon & Thu
SUNNY AFTERNOON HAROLD PINTER THEATRE £71.50 SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £19.50 Mon - Thu
THE WOMAN IN BLACK FORTUNE THEATRE £47.50 SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £19.50 valid Tue - Fri + Sat Mat
SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ £22.50/ £27.50 (1 free per 10) Tue - Thu
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THRILLER LIVE! LYRIC THEATRE £65.00 SCHOOL OFFERS: 8+ £15.00 Sun - Fri
WAR HORSE NEW LONDON THEATRE £62.50 SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ CIRCLE £17.50 (1 free per 10) Mon - Wed 10+ STALLS £22.50 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu
WICKED APOLLO THEATRE £67.50 SCHOOL OFFERS: 10+ b/a £25.00 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu + Wed Mat 10+ 2nd Price Seats £19.50 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu + Wed Mat
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WICKED
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Apollo Victoria Running Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Bring your classroom to life with the award-winning musical WICKED! Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, WICKED explores themes ranging from friendship, trust and tolerance, to the manipulation of public opinion and how it feels to be the victim of bullying simply because you are different. Join the adventure and discover that you’ve not been told the whole story about the Land of Oz… Relevant for Key Stages 2-4. Visit www.wickedpreview.co.uk now for your: • Comprehensive Teacher booklet to help you prepare your students to get the most out of WICKED. • Detailed lesson plans for teachers of English, Drama and Art & Design, using the story and themes of WICKED as a starting point for curriculum-focused activities. • PSHE lesson plans using the musical to explore the curriculum in health & well-being, relationships and the wider world, especially focusing on friendship, anti-bullying and human rights. • Supporting production resources featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content including set and costume designs, production images, script extracts and more!
10+ School Groups best available seats from just £19.50, plus one free teacher per 10 paid pupils! Visit our listings page for more details.
‘WICKED DELIVERS A POWERFUL MESSAGE OF TOLERANCE AND ACCEPTANCE IN A PERFORMANCE THAT STUDENTS WILL NEVER FORGET’ Citizenship and PSHE Coordinator, Uplands Community College, East Sussex
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