Qualifications
Professional qualifications
I have the following qualifications:
BA (hons.) Education Studies & English
PGCE & QTS
Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs & NASENCo (National Award for SEN Coordination)
Postgraduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning
Postgraduate Diploma in Practitioner Research in Education
Masters in Teaching
MSc Psychology
I am currently studying for a PhD in Psychology.
Professional development
I have also attended a wide range of CPD related to SEND and teaching, including:
Comic Strip Conversations & Social Stories
Attachment
Introduction to Resilience and Growth around Trauma
Vision impairment awareness
Emotion coaching
Deaf awareness
SEND Maths support
ADHD and girls
Interoception – body emotion connection
Dyslexia
Awards and nominations
The National Tutoring Awards 2023 - Finalist in Best Special Needs Tutor category
https://thetutorsassociation.org.uk/nationaltutoringawards23/
University of East London 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards - Winner - Diversity Award
https://uel.ac.uk/about/alumni/alumni-achievement-awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqplvmRSp3A (start at 1:34:15)
Regulatory responsibilities
I have an Enhanced DBS Certificate for working with children, and another for working with adults, both registered with the Update Service.
I undertake appropriate Safeguarding training at least once every year.
I have public liability and professional indemnity insurance which cover the services I provide.
In accordance with the 2018 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), I am registered as a Data Controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Additionally I am CPD registered.