Inclusive Schools
Consultancy
I help schools and trusts strengthen SEND systems, build staff confidence and turn specialist recommendations into sustainable everyday practice — always with the child at the centre.
Flexible support across the UK
I am based in Buckinghamshire and have supported schools across the UK. Support can be delivered in person, remotely or through a blended approach, depending on your school’s needs, location and priorities.
A no-obligation conversation to explore your needs.
Ideal for mentoring, leadership consultation, document review, action planning and follow-up.
Available for audits, observations, modelling, training and implementation work.
Support can be shaped around the outcomes your school wants to achieve.
Inclusive improvement, focused on children
Child-centred
Starting with the child, their strengths, needs and aspirations.
Systems focused
Robust processes that are embedded, evaluated and sustainable.
Evidence-informed
Decisions grounded in evidence, professional experience and impact.
Impact driven
Monitoring and reviewing to understand what is making a difference.
Working together
Collaborative support that builds staff confidence and capacity.
Strategic SEND expertise. Practical school experience.
I bring SEND experience across schools, Local Authority specialist teaching and strategic leadership, including roles as a School SENDCO, Local Authority Specialist Teacher and Specialist Teaching Team Manager.
I have supported schools and multi-academy trusts to strengthen SEND processes, develop new SENDCOs, establish monitoring and evaluation cycles and develop enhanced specialist provision within mainstream settings.
My approach is practical: I work alongside SLT, SENDCOs, teachers and support staff to review, model, implement and embed change. As Folakemi Ikuyinminu, Education & SEND Leader · Inclusion Specialist · Strategic Leadership, described it, my leadership is “practical, supportive and pragmatic”.
Stronger systems. More confident staff. Better experiences and outcomes for children.
How I support schools
- SEND audits and improvement planning
- SENDCO mentoring and development
- Monitoring and evaluation cycles
- Training across the four broad areas of SEND
- Specialist pupil reviews and next steps
- Modelling and implementation support
- Enhanced provision in mainstream settings
- Legislation, policy and statutory compliance
- Support for SLT, teachers and support staff
- Primary, secondary and trust-level support
Grounded in statutory duties and current SEND guidance
My work is grounded in a strong understanding of the current SEND legislative and statutory framework, including the Children and Families Act 2014, Equality Act 2010 and Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years.
I support schools to consider whether identification, graduated response, reasonable adjustments, provision and review processes are understood and implemented consistently across the setting.
Preparing schools for what comes next
I also keep practice aligned with the evolving national direction of SEND and inclusion reform, helping leaders strengthen inclusive mainstream practice, earlier identification, evidence-informed support and workforce capability while remaining clear about current statutory duties.
Flexible support, tailored to your school
Packages can be personalised to the needs, priorities and starting point of your school or trust. Schools can choose a one-off review or combine services into a longer improvement programme.
Start the year with clarity
Book a SEND Health Check during the Autumn Term and receive an additional 60-minute implementation session included within your personalised package, alongside the two review points already included.
Pricing is tailored to your school and will depend on the context, size and level of personalisation required.
SEND Health Check & Improvement Audit
“Practical, supportive and pragmatic.” — Folakemi Ikuyinminu, Education & SEND Leader · Inclusion Specialist · Strategic Leadership
Independent review of systems, provision and inclusive practice with a concise report, prioritised next steps, practical templates and two review points.
SENDCO Start Strong
“Her advice is incredibly supportive.” — Lisa Clark, SENCO, Giffard Park Primary School
Ideal for newly appointed or developing SENDCOs who want to establish robust systems from the outset, including annual cycles, graduated response, APDR, provision mapping, pupil plans, monitoring and three mentoring sessions.
Monitoring & Evaluation Cycle
“Diligent, passionate and a real hard worker.” — Katie Morlidge, Head of School Effectiveness and Early Years, West Northamptonshire Council
A manageable annual framework for learning walks, pupil/parent/staff voice, provision review, reasonable adjustments, intervention impact and reporting.
Specialist Pupil Review
“Passionate, empathetic and child-centred.” — Dr Suzanne Bailey-Knight, Consultant Educational Psychologist
Observation, contextual review, practical recommendations, reasonable adjustments and a follow-up review point. Modelling can be added where helpful.
Training & Professional Development
“Creative, dynamic and knowledgeable.” — Rachel Caldwell, Principal Educational Psychologist, Milton Keynes
High-quality, practical training tailored to SLT, SENDCOs, teachers, teaching assistants, support staff or whole-school teams.
Modelling, Implementation & Coaching
“Supportive and encouraging.” — Rachel Caldwell, Principal Educational Psychologist, Milton Keynes
Work alongside staff to model strategies, support implementation, refine practice and build confidence and consistency.
Enhanced Mainstream Provision
“A deep understanding of SEND.” — Folakemi Ikuyinminu, Education & SEND Leader · Inclusion Specialist · Strategic Leadership
Support with vision, cohort, pathways, staffing, curriculum, environment, operational systems, monitoring and implementation.
SENDCO Mentoring
“Very approachable and kind.” — Lisa Clark, SENCO, Giffard Park Primary School
Professional mentoring and practical problem-solving for new or developing SENDCOs and those leading complex provision.
Trust-Level SEND Support
“Specialist SEND knowledge and expertise.” — Nina Broderick, Programme Manager, Neuroinclusive Education Network · Autism Specialist · Former LA Inclusion Service Leader
Cross-school audits, trust frameworks, SENDCO development, monitoring, shared processes, leadership advice and strategic improvement programmes.
Pricing will depend on your school or trust context, the size and scope of the work, and the level of personalisation required. Following the free initial conversation, a tailored package and clear quotation will be agreed before work begins.
Practical training across the four broad areas of SEND
Training can be tailored to your identified school priorities and can be combined with observation, coaching and modelling so that staff are supported to translate knowledge into everyday practice. Rachel Caldwell, Principal Educational Psychologist, Milton Keynes, described Amy as “creative, dynamic and knowledgeable” and “supportive and encouraging”.
Not just recommendations — implementation
Effective SEND systems should help adults understand the child, identify barriers, implement the right support and evaluate whether it is making a meaningful difference.
I can work alongside SLT, SENDCOs, teachers and support staff throughout this cycle. The aim is to leave your school with stronger systems, greater confidence and sustainable inclusive practice — not dependence on external consultancy.
Trusted SEND expertise
Recommendations from senior education, SEND and psychology professionals who have worked directly with Amy across schools and Local Authority services.
“Amy’s leadership style is practical, supportive and pragmatic, combined with a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of SEND. What particularly stood out was Amy’s ability to manage complex SEND cases and competing demands with calmness, clarity and sound professional judgement.”
“Amy is a warm and values driven SEND professional. She has specialist SEND knowledge and expertise that spans a variety of both operational and leadership roles.”
“Amy is a creative, dynamic and knowledgeable SEND specialist. She was a delight to work with — always upbeat, positive, supportive and encouraging.”
“Amy was a pleasure to work with. I found her to be passionate, empathetic and child-centred in her practice. She always worked hard to find positive ways forward for the children and families she worked with.”
“I have worked with Amy both in her role as a SENCO in a school and in her role at the Local Authority. Her advice is incredibly supportive. Amy is very approachable and kind.”
“Having worked with Amy previously, I would highly recommend her. Diligent, passionate and a real hard worker; I would recommend her unreservedly.”
“I particularly value Amy’s approachable nature and the confidence she gave colleagues to raise concerns, ask questions and work collaboratively towards practical solutions.”
Let’s talk about your school
Every school has a different starting point. You may already know what support you need, or you may simply know that an aspect of SEND provision, systems or practice needs strengthening. I offer a free initial call to discuss your priorities, the outcomes you would like to achieve and the support that may be most suitable.