Founder of School Ready Kids. Specialist SEND teacher, SENCo, Access Arrangements assessor, SEND Governor and Drawing and Talking practitioner. MA, MSc, BA, QTS, CCET, NPQSENCo, member of PATOSS.
Hello and thank you for visiting. I am a passionate and experienced SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and educational leader with over 15 years of working alongside children, families, and schools to create supportive and inclusive learning environments.I have a wealth of experience working with children with neurodiversity and wellbieng of young children and teenagers. I am an experienced Access Arrangements Assessor and regularly work with students to ensure they receive the exam access they are entitled to. I am also a trained Drawing and Talking Practitioner, offering a therapeutic, child-led approach that helps young people process difficult emotions in a safe and supportive way. Whether in mainstream schools or independent settings, I have had the priviledge of supporting a wide range of students—from young children just starting their educational journey, all the way through to adults in college. I also currently serve as a SEND Governor at a local school, where I help guide and support inclusive practice at a strategic level. My background in SEND is supported by a strong academic foundation, including a Master’s in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia), a Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and a BA in English and Ancient Greek. I also hold Qualified Teacher (QTS status) and a range of additional qualifications in both assessment and therapeutic approaches. Over the years, I have worked across a variety of educational settings, including pupil referral units, special schools, and prestigious international schools and lead multidisciplinary teams with SALTs, OTs, specialsits teachers and psychotherapists. This breadth of experience has given me a deep understanding of how to meet the diverse needs of students and how important it is to work in close and open partnership with families where we work on realistic goals. I also work very close with parents to advise them around the process and reviews of EHCPs and how to ask for support from Local Authorities and finding the right school for their child. I would be delighted to offer a confidential space where we can discuss any concerns or worries you may have about your child. Together, we can explore how best to support your child to thrive. Looking forward to meeting you.