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Supporting children and young people with additional needs to thrive requires more than systems and policies — it requires understanding, consistency and trust.
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With over sixteen years’ experience across mainstream, specialist and therapeutic education settings, this work is grounded in a deep understanding of how schools can successfully support pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and social, emotional and mental health needs. Experience spans classroom teaching, senior pastoral leadership, SEN leadership and Pupil Referral Unit leadership, creating a practical, realistic approach to inclusive education.
The focus is always on building safe, relational environments where pupils feel understood, staff feel supported and high expectations are maintained for everyone.
Our Offer
Tailored Approaches
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SEN, behaviour and safeguarding systems recognised as strengths during DfE and Ofsted inspections
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Behaviour support and therapeutic provision, including PRU leadership and start-up settings
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Consistent, relational practice across primary and secondary phases
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Digital systems and mentoring programmes supporting behaviour, tracking and accountability
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Sustainable SEND provision within tight and changing funding landscapes
Holistic Guidance
Support is tailored to the specific needs of each setting, with services including:
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SEN and inclusion leadership support
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Start-up and development of specialist provision
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Behaviour, pastoral and safeguarding systems
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Therapeutic and trauma-informed practice
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Digital systems for SEND tracking and compliance
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Staff training, coaching and leadership development
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Strategic SEND consultancy and outreach development
Particular strength lies in supporting schools to deliver high-quality provision within constrained budgets, balancing ambition with financial realism.
Nikki Cunningham-Smith, Education Consultant