Mike Smith

Funding Manager

I am part of the College’s management team have headed the Admissions Department for several years. I also have specific responsibilities for the management of student data, funding and the day to running of the College.

I have worked at ESPA since it opened its doors in 1989 in Seaham but worked in the field of autism since 1986.  I have a wide range of experience in both the social care and education services and have been instrumental in developing and managing a number of ESPA’s current long term residential services and College provision.