Tributes paid to headteacher at Rotherham special needs school

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 18:15 · Archive

Rachael Booth, headteacher of The Willows School in Rotherham, has died.

Rachael Booth, headteacher of The Willows School in Thurcroft near Rotherham, has died. The special needs school serves pupils aged seven to nineteen with special educational needs and disabilities.

Booth joined The Willows in January 2010 as maths lead, after working as a maths teacher in mainstream secondary schools for fifteen years. She later became head of the upper school before being promoted to headteacher.

Nexus Multi-Academy Trust, which runs the school, paid tribute to Booth as 'energetic, compassionate and inspirational'. Warren Carratt, the trust's chief executive, said staff had 'fought so hard to resuscitate Rachael last week' and their actions allowed her family and friends to be with her during her final days. Carratt described Booth as having a 'deep and devout faith' and said the world had been 'immeasurably better' for her life.

The Willows School will remain closed until Monday 2 November. Gates to the school have been covered with flowers and messages.

How it is being reported

• School pays tribute to 'beautiful' head teacherRachael Booth, who worked at The Willows in Rotherham, is described as 'inspirational'.BBC South Yorkshire · 22 Oct, 17:27
• Tributes at school for beloved headteacherThe gates to The Willows School at Thurcroft have been covered in flowers and messages for Rachael Booth.Rotherham Advertiser · 22 Oct, 15:29

In this story: Rachael Booth · The Willows School · Thurcroft · Rotherham · Nexus Multi-Academy Trust · Warren Carratt

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