As a Local Authority SEND Officer, I have developed expert knowledge in SEND. I have written over 200 new Education, Health and Care Plans and amended over 100 EHCPs following Annual Review meetings. I completed over 200 co-production meetings with parents and schools, to ensure that the contents of the draft EHCP reflects the learner. As a Case Officer, I have  processed numerous EHCP assessment requests, hundreds of reports submitted by external professionals, parents and school to support EHCP requests and I sat in on and contributed to SEND Assessment Panel as a Specialist Teacher. I have also represented the Local Authority in Mediation, and supported schools and parents through 'Next steps' meetings. I understand what is required to get your learner the right level of support to allow them to make progress towards their outcomes. 

I have worked at the Local Authority level as an Special Educational Needs  (SEN) Advisory  Specialist Teacher; and as an SEN Assessment and Review Officer.  In the school setting, I have been a SENCo and a class based Learning Support Teacher.  I am confident that I can advise you on all aspects of SEN Needs in relation to the SEND Code Practice 2015. 

As a qualified teacher (QTS), with over 15 years experience in classroom, I am confident in my ability to provide bespoke  tuition programmes for learners with EHCPs. I have delivered a range of alternative qualifications to GCSEs, more suited to learners with special needs and personalised outcomes. I have taught  Functional Skills, BTEC Workskills, ASDAN  to name a few.  My planning and delivery focusses on your aspirations and your needs. VASEN caters to a very small group of less than 5 learners to allow you to get the personalised support you need. Tuition is virtual, and depending on your location, we can offer face-to-face tuition.