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This post entails building a meaningful interface with social care, education and health. I have developed the strategy for Preparation for Adulthood which I am implementing simultaneously. I have made our webpage signposting a feature for young people and families to access for Harrow Council. Designing and developing a PFA themed EHCP/ Annual review paperwork through co production including focus groups with young people, professionals from the SEN team, School/ college leads, Health and… Show more This post entails building a meaningful interface with social care, education and health. I have developed the strategy for Preparation for Adulthood which I am implementing simultaneously. I have made our webpage signposting a feature for young people and families to access for Harrow Council. Designing and developing a PFA themed EHCP/ Annual review paperwork through co production including focus groups with young people, professionals from the SEN team, School/ college leads, Health and social care. Our external service providers are also involved. These foundational aspects tie functional realities of ensuring we are offering the skills, tools and opportunities for lifelong successes post 25 years. Show less

Contract work to support with key transistions of services. Represented on the Education aspects of the Youth Justice inspection. Aligned teams in the readiness for the restructure. Gap analysis offered to influence next stepsMentoring colleagues during a time of change.

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- Leading two establishments which focus on creating a safe and calm environment for young people with special educational needs, at risk of NEET (Not in Education, Employment and Training).- Working closely with the CEO and Business Manager to design a new college with the mission for learners to be employability ready or prepared for self-employment.- Driving the creation of a social enterprise curriculum whereby learners work towards building their own digital businesses based on key… Show more - Leading two establishments which focus on creating a safe and calm environment for young people with special educational needs, at risk of NEET (Not in Education, Employment and Training).- Working closely with the CEO and Business Manager to design a new college with the mission for learners to be employability ready or prepared for self-employment.- Driving the creation of a social enterprise curriculum whereby learners work towards building their own digital businesses based on key market research.- Developing all statutory / non-statutory policies in line with HR, GDPR, KCSIE and the SEND Code of Practice (2014).- Playing an instrumental role in strategic planning across the organisation, implementing appropriate governance / frameworks and maintaining a focus on all aspects of diversity, equality and inclusion.- Collaborating with the Business Manager to formulate budgets and improve departmental revenues.- Reviewing processes and driving change / transformation to achieve high efficiency and productivity levels.- Co leading the school with learning and development on areas such as Restorative Practice, trauma informed practices and refining admissions and key policies.- Holding operational oversight relating to the monitoring and evaluation of wellbeing and mental health. Show less

- Directed the smooth day-to-day running of a special educational needs school consisting of 180 pupils with SEMH, ASD, dyslexia, learning, emotional, sensory, behavioral, communication, medical, physical, sensory or social needs, and reported to the SLT / governing body.- Led the development and implementation of appropriate school policy / SEN teaching frameworks with 90 staff members, and supported the school through Ofsted inspections successfully.- Developed SEN material to support… Show more - Directed the smooth day-to-day running of a special educational needs school consisting of 180 pupils with SEMH, ASD, dyslexia, learning, emotional, sensory, behavioral, communication, medical, physical, sensory or social needs, and reported to the SLT / governing body.- Led the development and implementation of appropriate school policy / SEN teaching frameworks with 90 staff members, and supported the school through Ofsted inspections successfully.- Developed SEN material to support focused, national curriculum-led teaching to achieve core objectives.- Created behavioural management strategies conducive to a productive learning environment and achieved zero exclusions, which was a 83% decline thorough embedding restorative practice.- Led a virtual school whilst having an on-site provision open during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Worked with the LA to have the site assessed and implement plans for a new building to accommodate the changing need of an upcoming cohort. - Carefully planned and re-designed school improvement to address areas of development and an upcoming change of cohort.- Championed diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives to support an all-inclusive culture.- Devised and implemented methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs and modernising school operations. - Promoted inclusive staff training and development through effective professional workshops and training courses.- Ensured that staff are aware of current educational developments through ongoing programmes of CPD.- Evaluated the standards of teaching and ensured that high standards of performance were established and maintained.- Forged good relations with parents / guardians, governors and local employers to support and improve student achievement and personal development including career exposure. Show less