Empowering Learning Through Clarity

After qualifying as a teacher, I worked in primary and prep schools for over thirty years. I have always had a great interest in those children who found learning harder than others and started to become involved with the Learning Support department early in my career. 

I have been SENCo in two different schools and have been on many courses to further my knowledge and understanding of Dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. I enjoy getting to know every child for their own merits and discovering their interests and strengths to find a way of learning that is memorable and efficient for them. 

Although I grew up mostly in Hertfordshire, I have lived in the Windsor and Ascot area for over twenty years. 

My husband and I have three sons of whom we are very proud. We also have a cat who keeps us very entertained! We spend a lot of time supporting our sons on a pitch or field of some kind as they are all sporty; we also love to watch their musical performances. 

Qualifications and Experience

• B. Ed. Hons in education from Cambridge University 
• Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia) from the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre
• Level 7 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia) from the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre
• Over 30 years teaching in state and private schools, including one year teaching in Australia
• A form teacher of Years 2 - 6
• SENCo in two different schools
• An interest and experience in working with children with learning difficulties since the 1990s
• I am currently working as a specialist literacy teacher on a 1:1 basis
• I am an assessor for the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre

I currently hold:

• An assessment practicing certificate (APC) and membership of the professional body PATOSS (Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties)
• An enhanced DBS (disclosure and barring service) certificate permitting me to work with children and young people
• Current, continuing professional indemnity insurance
• Registration with the Information Commissions office (ICO) for Data Protection 
• Annually updated safeguarding training

I continue to attend training and professional development to keep myself informed and up to date with current research and to maintain my knowledge, skills and understanding.