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ABOUT ME
My journey in education began over 20 years ago in the classroom. Working with children from Early Years up to Key Stage 4, I had the privilege of teaching young people with a diversity of needs—including Autism (ASC), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, Global Developmental Delay, and Deafblindness.
In the classroom, I learned that standard, one-size-fits-all education rarely works for unique learners. To truly unlock a child’s potential, I trained in specialist communication and learning frameworks, mastering evidence-based programs like Attention Autism, TEACCH, Precision Teaching, PECS, and the Social Use of Language Program (SULP).
However, as I moved into senior leadership—serving as an Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at a special school for over a decade—I realised that academic success is impossible without emotional security. I saw firsthand that young people cannot learn until they feel safe, understood, and emotionally regulated.
Driven by a desire to support the whole child, I expanded my expertise into the therapeutic space. I qualified as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) and spent four years helping young people learn to understand and control their emotions. To deepen this support, I earned a Diploma in Play Therapy, a Certificate in Applied Therapeutic Skills, and became a member of The Complementary Medical Association.
I also came to see that when a child is struggling, the whole family feels the impact. Parents often feel lost under the immense weight of paperwork and school bureaucracy. To become a better ally for parents, I qualified as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in 2019, mastering the complex legal frameworks of the EHCP system. I also qualified as a Life Coach and an NLP Master Practitioner, giving me the tools to help both parents and pupils set clear goals, build resilience, and overcome hurdles.
Today, as an independent consultant, I bring all of these worlds together. I specialise in supporting families whose children are Educated Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS). I act as your trusted advisor and advocate, creating bespoke education plans, training the providers who work with your child, and managing the vital, joined-up communication with external agencies.
My mission is simple: to combine my 20+ years of educational leadership with deep therapeutic care, ensuring your child is safe, happy, and receiving the exact education they deserve.
Professional Credentials
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Department for Education (DfE) Registered
National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) – Certified Special Educational Needs Coordinator (2019)
Diploma in Play Therapy – Specialist therapeutic intervention training
Certificate in Applied Therapeutic Skills – Advanced emotional and behavioral support
Full Member of The Complementary Medical Association (MCMA) – Registered practitioner
Trained Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) – 4+ years of targeted emotional regulation delivery
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner – Strategic behavioral and communication coaching
Certified Life Coach (2019) – Goal-setting and resilience strategy for families
Advanced Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) – 10+ years of active child protection leadership
Enhanced DBS Checked – Full, up-to-date disclosure for working with children and vulnerable youth
SERVICES
EOTAS & EOTISC Coordination
One-to-One Teaching and Mentoring
Parent Advocacy & EHCP Support
Bespoke, holistic management for young people receiving Education Otherwise Than At School.
- Full Case Coordination: Acting as the central link between your family, local authority case officers, inclusion teams, and external educators.
- Progress Monitoring: Scheduling, chairing, and minuting rigorous termly reviews to track, record, and e
Bespoke, holistic management for young people receiving Education Otherwise Than At School.
- Full Case Coordination: Acting as the central link between your family, local authority case officers, inclusion teams, and external educators.
- Progress Monitoring: Scheduling, chairing, and minuting rigorous termly reviews to track, record, and evaluate your child's educational progress.
- Provider Quality Assurance: Auditing and monitoring external EOTAS tutors and providers to ensure programs comply with statutory regulations and meet high educational standards.
- Continuous Assessment: Coordinating cycles of academic and developmental assessments to identify evolving needs and swiftly adapt support.
- Dedicated Advocacy: Representing your child’s best interests, ensuring full compliance with local authority policies, and attending annual reviews.
Parent Advocacy & EHCP Support
One-to-One Teaching and Mentoring
Parent Advocacy & EHCP Support
Navigating the complex legal frameworks to secure the best educational outcome for your child.
- EHCP Document Review: A thorough, expert audit of your child’s draft or existing Education, Health, and Care Plan.
- Local Authority Navigation: Step-by-step guidance through the assessment request and application processes.
- School Meeting Preparat
Navigating the complex legal frameworks to secure the best educational outcome for your child.
- EHCP Document Review: A thorough, expert audit of your child’s draft or existing Education, Health, and Care Plan.
- Local Authority Navigation: Step-by-step guidance through the assessment request and application processes.
- School Meeting Preparation: Strategic advice and support for annual reviews, school placement consultations, and tribunals.
- Provision Tracking: Independent verification that your child's current school is legally delivering the support outlined in their plan.
One-to-One Teaching and Mentoring
One-to-One Teaching and Mentoring
One-to-One Teaching and Mentoring
Direct, targeted interventions to help young people re-engage with education and build emotional resilience.
- Bespoke Learning Support: Individualized educational sessions tailored to your child’s specific learning style and needs.
- Emotional Welfare & Well-being: Focused mentoring to build self-esteem, manage anxiety, and develop coping st
Direct, targeted interventions to help young people re-engage with education and build emotional resilience.
- Bespoke Learning Support: Individualized educational sessions tailored to your child’s specific learning style and needs.
- Emotional Welfare & Well-being: Focused mentoring to build self-esteem, manage anxiety, and develop coping strategies.
- Transition Mentoring: Dedicated support to help young people successfully navigate the move to a new school, college, or post-16 training.
- Safe-Space Advocacy: Empowering young people to voice their educational needs and worries in a safe, structured environment.