About us
Situated side by side in Walton, Liverpool, Cavendish View and Walton Nurture share a modern, well-equipped single-storey facility designed to provide the very best educational experience for children. Our skilled and dedicated team delivers tailored programmes that meet a wide range of learning needs within a nurturing, supportive environment. Through personalised education and care, we are committed to helping every child reach their full potential.
Cavendish View School
Located in Walton, Liverpool, we are a small independent school dedicated to delivering high-quality education for children with a range of neurodiverse conditions.
At Cavendish View, we support up to 48 pupils aged 5 to 11. Our tailored approach ensures every child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Walton Nurture
Our school shares its site with Walton Nurture Provision, which delivers an intensive year-long intervention programme for Early Years pupils. The programme is designed to equip children with the skills and confidence needed to transition successfully into Cavendish View or their next educational setting.
Walton Nurture supports up to 16 pupils aged 4–5, providing them with strong foundations for their educational journey.
Key Staff
Our vision — “With strong roots, we grow and flourish together” — reflects our commitment to nurturing every child’s personality, abilities, and talents, helping them to become the very best they can be.
Charlotte Liley
Headteacher
Hello, I am Charlotte. As Headteacher, it is my responsibility to ensure that all students at Cavendish View School are safe, secure and educated inclusively, I also firmly believe that it is within my brief to make sure that all children have an amazing experience and love coming to school. We have a dedicated staff team that are constantly developing and adapting to the needs of our pupils and an organic curriculum that follows the interests of our learners.
Carole Doherty
Deputy Headteacher
Hello I am Carole Doherty, I started at school back in February 2023 and I am so happy to be part of the Cavendish Journey. I am currently developing the curriculum provision within the school and focussing on the tracking and reporting of progress and achievement across the year groups. Every day is a learning opportunity for everyone here at school and Nurture. have four girls of my own and big extended family. Family is important to me and the values that uphold them. I have a love of music and reading.
Joanne Aney
School Business Manager
Hi, I am Joanne and I look at all things financial within the school. I oversee the funding process and pupil premium requirements for children. Within my role, I also track training and development for the team and support parents and carers daily with questions and answers and signpost them to the correct professional. I have a nurturing heart and want the best outcomes for all they children at school. I am very family orientated and enjoy having all my family around me. I am a keen Everton supporter and even my dog is called Dixie!
Sue Chilvers
Speech & Language Therapist
Hi, I’m Sue, I’ve worked for over 15 years within the NHS and in the private sector as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA). I have had training in a range of therapeutic strategies including Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP), Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism, Sensory Integration, Making Sense of Play, Gestalt language Processing and Makaton. I aim to work together with teachers, families and other professionals to provide effective child-centered intervention.
Ruth Kinsella-Tate
Play Therapist
Hi, I’m Ruth, the Play Therapist from Child in Mind. One-to-one Therapy. I support with weekly therapy for children in need of individual therapeutic support. This is tailored specifically to the age-range of the children and young people in your school. Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy that is developmentally informed; under the age of twelve, children find it difficult to verbally express their thoughts and feelings. The modality offers a unique 1:1 relationship in a consistent space where the child can work through any issues or different feelings they have, using play – their natural form of communication.
Louise Kelly
Family Liaison & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Hi I’m Louise, as the Schools’ family Liaison and Safeguarding lead, I work alongside parents and carers to offer support and guidance around a range of needs. Within my role I work across school and Nurture to provide support and pastoral care to all our families and children. I am involved from the initial referral and intake process and I make home visits and undertake observations in current settings to support a smooth transition to school and to identify any support needs the children and families may require. I love my role and feel passionate about all the children in our care.