Amy Reed
Westergate,West Sussex
Summary
An experienced Trust SEND Manager and strategic member of the School Improvement Team within a West Sussex Multi-Academy Trust of ten primary schools. With SENCO experience spanning since 2017 across a range of diverse settings—including a single Infant school, a Federation, and Trust-wide leadership—I offer extensive expertise in developing high-quality SEND provision. I possess particular strengths and expertise in Early Years inclusion, speech and language development, social communication and the strategic design and leadership of ‘Enhanced Internal Provision.’ A specialist in staff development and monitoring, I have a proven track record of driving sustainable, impactful change at both individual school and Trust level.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trust SEND Manager
Schoolsworks Academy Trust
Littlehampton, West Sussex
2022.09 - 2026.03
- Strategic member of the School Improvement Team of a growing trust, overseeing 10 primary schools
- Strategic lead for four ‘Enhanced Provision’ classes, securing over £1 million pounds of local authority funding to date and working with West Sussex to share good practice in a model they recognise as ‘getting it right’ for complex needs
- Implemented a standardised auditing framework across all 10 schools, ensuring 100% compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and regularly undertaking joint monitoring and evaluation of provision alongside SENCOs, including during Trust Inspections
- Team Teach Trainer – having undertaken intermediate training, now co-lead on the implementation of Team Teach strategies and positive handling across the Trust
- Mentor and coach for Trust SENCOs, including a successful and robust induction programme for SENCOs new to role or new to the Trust
- Lead on SEND specific training across the Trust, including leading SENCO meetings and Enhanced Provision Network meetings, with targeted CPD relevant to current or emerging needs
SENCo and Teacher In Charge of Resourced Provision
Federation of Liss Infant and Junior School
Petersfield, Hampshire
2018.09 - 2022.08
- Supported provision of SEND across infant school site and later across both infant and junior school sites from June 2020.
- Assisted in developing and implementing school’s SEND strategy and policy while monitoring progress within SEND development plan.
- Ensured compliance with SEN Code of Practice, including application for and monitoring of EHCPS, leading annual reviews, and providing transition support for pupils with SEND.
- Collaborated with educational professionals, including psychologists, speech and language therapists, and advisory teachers.
- Offered advice and training to classroom teachers and support staff on effectively supporting pupils with SEND.
- Analysed school and national data to develop strategies and measure impact of interventions, reporting findings to governors and senior leaders.
Class Teacher and EYFS Lead (from 2017)
Liss Infant School
Petersfield, Hampshire
2015.09 - 2019.06
- Oversaw the progress and wellbeing of 30 children in class.
- Directed planning, monitoring, and tracking strategies for individual child development.
- Led early years team (from 20170 and managed support staff and ECT performance.
- Conducted team meetings and managed daily departmental operations.
- Delivered relevant staff training to enhance team effectiveness.
- In 2017, also shadowed and co-lead SEND in a year of transition prior to the retirement of a long standing SENCo
Bank staff and then Maternity Cover Teacher/key Person
St Richards Nursery Unit Chichester
Chichester, West Sussex
2014.05 - 2015.07
- Managed responsibility for up to 12 key children.
- Conducted assessments and tracked progress for planning children's next steps.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress through learning journals.
- Assisted all children in nursery during their transition to school.
Education
PCGIP - National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination
The University of Chichester
Chichester, West Sussex 2018.09 - 2020.02
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education and Teaching (with qualified teacher status), Early Years subject Specialism and additional SEND Qualification (20 credit module)
The University of Chichester
Chichester, West Sussex 2012.09 - 2015.07
A-Levels - Sociology (B grade), English Language (B grade), Theatre Studies (B grade), History AS (D grade), Philosophy and Ethics AS (C grade – achieved early aged 15)
Wellsway Sixth Form
Bristol 2010.09 - 2012.08
GCSEs - English Language (A), English Literature (A), Maths (A), Science (A), Additional Science (A), IT (A), History (A), Drama (A), French (B)
Wellsway School
Bristol 2008.09 - 2010.08
Skills
- Data Analysis & Impact Monitoring: Using Trust-wide data to identify trends, gaps in provision, and measuring impact
- Stakeholder Management: Influencing Headteachers, Trustees, and Local Authority (LA) partners
- Specialist Provision Design: designing the curriculum and physical environment for Internal Enhanced Provision
- Strategic Resource Allocation: Strategic deployment of SEND and Capital funding
- Early Years Inclusion (EYFS): Expertise in early identification of SEND, and inclusive implementation of the EYFS curriculum
- Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN): An enhanced understanding of this area of need
- Statutory Compliance: Expert-level knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP funding, and navigating Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
- Coaching & Mentoring: Upskilling SENCOs and middle leaders to build "capacity" for the distributed leadership of SEND
- Change Management: Implementing new systems or "Impactful Change" across multiple sites simultaneously
- Quality First Teaching (QFT) Advocacy: Driving inclusive pedagogy so that SEND is "everyone’s responsibility," not just the SENCO's
Affiliations
- I enjoy long walks along the West Sussex coastal areas, and woodland walks with my rescue dog and two children.
Timeline
Trust SEND Manager
Schoolsworks Academy Trust
2022.09 - 2026.03
PCGIP - National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination
The University of Chichester
2018.09 - 2020.02
SENCo and Teacher In Charge of Resourced Provision
Federation of Liss Infant and Junior School
2018.09 - 2022.08
Class Teacher and EYFS Lead (from 2017)
Liss Infant School
2015.09 - 2019.06
Bank staff and then Maternity Cover Teacher/key Person
St Richards Nursery Unit Chichester
2014.05 - 2015.07
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education and Teaching (with qualified teacher status), Early Years subject Specialism and additional SEND Qualification (20 credit module)
The University of Chichester
2012.09 - 2015.07
A-Levels - Sociology (B grade), English Language (B grade), Theatre Studies (B grade), History AS (D grade), Philosophy and Ethics AS (C grade – achieved early aged 15)
Wellsway Sixth Form
2010.09 - 2012.08
GCSEs - English Language (A), English Literature (A), Maths (A), Science (A), Additional Science (A), IT (A), History (A), Drama (A), French (B)
Wellsway School
2008.09 - 2010.08