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About Me

Experience

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  • Dyslexia assessor – assessing needs for 8 years, diagnosing since 2024

  • Specialist Dyslexia Teacher – delivering 1:1 support for children

  • 8 years as a SENCO with a NASENCO/Postgraduate Certificate in SENCO from Bath Spa University

  • 20 years teaching experience in mainstream, specialist and independent schools

  • 3 years as an Access Arrangements Assessor

  • Qualified Workplace Needs Assessor

  • 3 years therapeutic mentoring

  • 6 years as a Level 3 Forest School Leader

  • 15 years as a Coast & Countryside Leader and Southwest Moorland Leader

  • Expertise in Alternative Provision in Wiltshire and working with EOTIS children

  • Extensive experience supporting children and families struggling with attendance or at risk of exclusion, working both in advisory and teaching capacities

  • Skilled in multi-agency collaboration, ensuring coordinated support for each child’s needs

 

Qualifications 

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  • Current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) 25/APC07139 (BDA), Bath Spa University

  • Level 4 OCN London Accredited Workplace Needs Assessor October 2025

  • AMBDA HE, Edgehill University (December 2025)

  • Level 7 Postgraduate AMBDA, Bath Spa University 2025

  • Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate Specialist Teacher of Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties, Bath Spa University 2024

  • Level 7 Certificate of Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements, University of Middlesex 2022

  • Level 3 Forest School Leader 2020

  • Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in SENCO/NASENCO, Bath Spa University 2020

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Autism Awareness

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of Bath 1998

  • BSc (Hons) Geographical Science, University of Portsmouth 1994

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Training

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  • Safeguarding – hold Enhanced DBS and Level 2 Safeguarding Training

  • Trauma

  • Non-School Attendance (EBSA)

  • ADHD

  • Attachment Disorders

  • Outdoor First Aid

  • Dyscalculia

  • Prevent

  • Accredited Educational Visits Co-ordinator

  • Ongoing CPD as Dyslexia Assessor

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Family & Interests

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When I’m not working with children, families, and schools, I love spending time outdoors. Hiking is one of my favourite ways to relax and recharge, often accompanied by my loyal dog, who never misses an adventure.  I also enjoy running, exploring new places, gardening and education research, which help me stay curious and inspired both personally and professionally.

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Family is very important to me - I’m a proud parent to three wonderful sons, aged 18 to 25, who keep life lively and full of laughter.

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 These interests give me a well-rounded perspective and remind me of the importance of balance, resilience, and enjoying life’s little moments, values I carry into my work supporting children and families.

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