Francesca Casimir

Francesca Casimir is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in education and therapeutic practices. Currently serving as the Youth Project Lead - Coach & Mentor at Groundwork Greater Manchester since June 2023, Francesca also works as an Emotional Health & Wellbeing Therapeutic Practitioner at Child Action Northwest since November 2021. Prior roles include Assistant Head of KS3 and SEMH Specialist LSA at William Hulme's Grammar School from November 2018 to December 2021, and LSA at Parrs Wood High School in early 2018. Francesca's background in art education was established during tenure as an Education Mentor at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art from 2015 to 2017. Educational qualifications include a Master of Fine Arts from Northumbria University and extensive training in counselling, including a CSTL3 degree from Manchester Counselling Training Centre completed in 2023.