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Robin Askew

CEO & Principal

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BSc Hons, PGCE, PGDip Ed SEN, PGDip Ed Studies (HI),

Robin Askew is a qualified Teacher of the Deaf with 16 years experience of teaching deaf pupils. He has been Principal/CEO of Mary Hare School since September 2022 and is also an elected member of the National Executive for the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf.

Robin graduated with a degree in Environmental Earth Science from the University of Wales Aberystwyth and subsequently completed a PGCE qualification. He has previously taught and held positions of responsibility within mainstream provision before joining Mary Hare.

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Robin was appointed as SENCO in 2011 and completed a postgraduate diploma in SEN at Reading University. Within this role he developed his experience and expertise in identifying and providing support for pupils with a wide range of additional educational needs. Robin became Vice Principal in 2014 with responsibility for pastoral care and safeguarding alongside curriculum responsibilities. Within this role he was also responsible for the residential care provision.

Robin has been a member of the Berkshire West Safeguarding Children Partnership including chairing the Independent and Special School Engagement Group. He has also been a co-opted Governor of a local mainstream primary school holding the positions of Chair of the Teaching and Learning Committee, Vice Chair of Governors and Safeguarding Governor.

Robin is the Grandson of Raymond Askew who was a Teacher of the Deaf and Headteacher of Mary Hare between 1951-1973. His Grandmother (Mary Askew) was also a Teacher of the Deaf who started her career at Mill Hall School which is now known as Mary Hare Primary School.

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I am delighted that your are considering Mary Hare School for your child's education and hope that you enjoy browsing our website and that it gives you a great insight into everything we offer. 

The school mission to transform the lives of deaf children and their families by providing an empowering and aspirational school is central to everything we strive to achieve. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to see our pupils grow in self esteem and confidence and leave Mary Hare with the necessary qualifications to choose their own path in life. 

I am extremely proud to be the Principal of such a vibrant school community and encourage you to make a visit to see us in action. 

Robin Askew, Principal & CEO
Mary Hare School
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