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"Education made simple!"
- Strategic school improvement solutions
- Leadership coaching & support
- Bespoke training & development
- SEND training & support
CEO Clare Cheetham B.Ed NPQH
With 25 years of education experience, I specialise in developing systems and structures for effective school improvement, leadership training & development and Head Teacher mentoring and support.
I guide and challenge school leaders, enabling them to reflect, stay focussed and perform to the best of their ability.
Associate SEND consultant Rebekah Gittins BA Hons
The SEND Lady.
Before The SEND Lady there was a huge gap in support for children, young people and their families living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. I have worked across education and social care for over 10 years, during which time i have developed my own knowledge and experience and created a range of detailed support packages and training courses aimed to offer an in depth understanding into the world of SEND.
Understanding the impact of having a child with complex needs can often be unintentionally overlooked and difficult to relate to. their daily challenges have longstanding effects on the child, their parents and of course, any siblings. Sometimes as professionals, we can underestimate our ability to make real, effective changes in the lives of these children - to really understand the needs of the individual and be as inclusive as we can - but how can we do that?
This is where The SEND Lady can help. My aim is to improve outcomes for children, young people and families living with SEND through providing specialist training and support for schools. i offer bespoke, hands on support which equips professionals with the confidence and skills to become knowledgeable SEND practitioners with a passion to removing barriers to learning and development for children.
What is on offer?
Full Day Courses
- Autism Awareness
- Behaviour Management Planning
- Effective Communication
Online sessions and bespoke packages are also available.
School & Leadership Support Packages
School Improvement Partner package
School Improvement Partner package
School Improvement Partner package
Includes 3 x full day visits per year focussed on an area of your choosing eg data; an aspect of your school improvement plan; validation of self evaluation etc. You will receive a comprehensive report of the visit, including questions to challenge your thinking and recommendations for next steps.
Cost - £1800.00 plus VAT
Head Teacher Performance Management
School Improvement Partner package
School Improvement Partner package
Includes a half day pre-meet with the Head Teacher followed by a 2 hour review and planning meeting with Governors. Paperwork includes a review of previous targets; recommendation to Governors on new targets and a new plan, complete with success criteria and monitoring arrangements.
Cost - £650.00 plus VAT
Head Teacher coaching & mentoring
School Improvement Partner package
Head Teacher coaching & mentoring
Includes 6 x 1 hour sessions focussing on an area of your choosing. These can be condensed into a half term, or spread over a term or even a full year. You will get a confidential report after each session summarising the issue, possible ways forward (as discussed in the session) and points for reflection. Cost - £600.00 plus VAT
Teaching & Learning Review
Bespoke packages available on request
Head Teacher coaching & mentoring
A full day review of Teaching & Learning in your school. This can either be to obtain a general overview of strengths and areas for development, or focus in on a particular aspect of school improvement. You will receive a comprehensive report detailing the findings of the review as well as recommendations for next steps. Cost - £950.00 plus VAT
Bespoke packages available on request
Bespoke packages available on request
- Free 1 hour consultation
- 10% discount for all business agreed via a recommendation (discount for both parties).
- Early bird discount of 5% on bookings made for 2022-2023.
Bespoke packages available on request
Bespoke packages available on request
Bespoke packages available on request
New Head Teacher support
An individualised package of support for new Head Teachers which may include support on day to day organisation; accountability structures; budget management; monitoring & evaluation; resilience etc.
Staff & Governor training and support
A bespoke package of training and support for staff at any level. For example Subject Leaders; Vision & Values; Monitoring & Evaluation etc. These can be “one off” training sessions or an ongoing package to last a term or longer.
SEF & SDP support
I will evaluate your SEF in preparation for OFSTED or simply support you and your leadership team in writing an effective document. Similarly with your School Development Plan.
Get Ready
I will be here for you every step of the way. I will work with you and your school to plan and deliver the next steps of your educational improvement journey.