Rachel holds a BA in Education & Social Inclusion, PGCE, and Post graduate certificate in Literacy. Rachel started her career working with adults with learning disabilities and is CADP trained in British Sign Language. She is also an Estyn Peer Inspector.

Rachel took over the Principal role in June 2021 having been the College’s Deputy Head of Education for the previous 5 years.  Rachel’s expanded role saw her working even more closely with the  residential and clinical teams to continue to ensure students have the best learning experience they can have while at the College.

In 2023 she took over the overall management of both education and care at the college as Principal and Director.

Call: 029 2053 2210
Email: rachel.newman@beechwoodcollege.co.uk