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Luke Barlow
Physical Wellbeing Lead
- Physical activity and mental health
- Ex-professional footballer
Luke blends professional sporting discipline with HLTA classroom expertise, leading physical wellbeing and supporting pupils' mental health and pastoral development.
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- Qualified Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- Former pastoral lead, year manager and AP lead
- Qualified football coach and mentorship facilitator
- Ex-professional footballer (Crewe Alexandra FC and Kilmarnock FC)
Luke's story
Luke is a qualified football coach, a former professional athlete, and a committed education professional, bringing a unique blend of sporting discipline, pastoral care, and classroom expertise to his role as Physical Wellbeing Lead.
Following an early football career that included an apprenticeship at Crewe Alexandra FC and four years playing professionally for Kilmarnock FC, Luke continues to play semi-professionally for Ramsbottom United FC. Most recently employed as a qualified Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), he uses his experience to support pupils both in the classroom and beyond.
Luke is a firm believer in the wide-reaching benefits of physical activity, recognising its powerful impact on both mental and physical wellbeing. His approach is patient, supportive, and responsive to individual needs while consistently upholding LCE's core values: respect, resilience, and integrity.
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