Expertise & Training
10+ Years in Education
SEND Strategy & Leadership
Specialist Expertise
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Delivery
Project Management & Development
Senior educational leader across primary and secondary settings, leading SEND provision, whole-school development, and strategic planning.
Trusted relationships with parents, external agencies, senior leaders, and wider school communities.
Experienced in cross-team delivery, data-informed planning, compliance, communications, and institutional growth.
Courses & Certifications
Mental Health First Aid
MHFA ENGLAND
Comprehensive training in identifying and supporting children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges.
Autism & Sensory Processing
NAS
Advanced workshops on sensory-friendly environments and supporting neurodivergent learners in the classroom.
ELSA Training
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant certification, focusing on social skills, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
Trauma-Informed Practice
TRAUMA INFORMED SCHOOLS UK
Strategies for supporting children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
Drawing and Talking
DRAWING & TALKING LTD
A therapeutic intervention for children to process emotions through creative expression.
Lego Based Therapy
PLAY INCLUDED
Social communication intervention for children on the autism spectrum.
Expertise & Training
Forest School
Level 3 Forest School qualification, providing expert outdoor education and sensory-rich learning environments.
Education Psychology
Direct experience working with Educational Psychology to understand and support neurodivergent children's learning.
Safeguarding Lead
Designated Safeguarding Lead experience, ensuring child protection and well-being are central to all educational practices.
Independent Schools
Specialist consultancy for independent schools, supporting inclusive practice and effective SEND systems.
CPOMS & THRIVE
Advanced training in CPOMS and THRIVE frameworks, supporting children with complex emotional and social needs.
SLT & Ofsted
Experience working within School Leadership Teams and supporting schools through Ofsted and ISI inspection processes.
Access Arrangements
Expertise in EHCP processes and annual reviews, ensuring children's needs are met through practical access arrangements.
Neurodiversity Support
Practical, child-centred guidance for families navigating the complexities of neurodiversity and school attendance.
Practical Support for You
You are not simply receiving general educational advice. Sophie brings direct experience of working within schools, understanding SEND systems and advocating for appropriate support for children and young people. This means she can help families understand both their child's needs and how those needs can be supported within an educational setting.