Little Ilford School s head of music Olu Sodeinde.
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A teacher who has worked with pops stars like Leona Lewis, Sam Smith and Rita Ora has transformed a Manor Park school music department.
Olu Sodeinde’s love for music drew him to a professional performing career, working with numerous global celebrities, but his passion for teaching led him back to the classroom.
He is now head of music at Little Ilford School.
Olu Sodeinde in the classroom at Little Ilford School.
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Such has been his impact, Mr Sodeinde features in Channel 4 series Rebel With A Cause, which celebrates teachers who break the mould as part of a Department for Education teacher recruitment campaign.
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12:15 PM February 25, 2021
A special needs hub is to be built at Little Ilford School in Manor Park.
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Plans to expand a school and build a special educational needs hub have been given the thumbs-up by councillors.
The scheme includes a new reception, a timber cabin for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and extensions to the sports and dining halls at Little Ilford School in Manor Park.
The plans include a new reception area.
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Headteacher Ian Wilson said of the plans: We re really pleased with what they ve done.
David Tucker, director of architects Rivington Street Studios, hailed the scheme s ability to provide for the school s current and future needs.