Clare Barden

• Supported Year 8 class of 9 students with EHCPs, focusing on SEMH and additional needs.
• Facilitated differentiated learning for students alongside teachers.
• Co-regulated students during dysregulation, guiding them back to lessons.
• Participated in teacher-parent conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.

Managed caseload of 50 students with EHCPs, enabling access to all college aspects.

Troubleshot issues through student, Lecturer, family and agency liaison, observation, and strategy recommendations.

Designed and implemented tailored interventions for specific educational needs.

Monitored, reviewed, and updated EHCPs, organising Annual Reviews.

Delivered bespoke training to enhance SEN knowledge and skills among staff.

Oversaw academic progress of Cornish secondary Children in Care.

Liaised with schools and Social Care to monitor attendance and engagement.

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Secured timely school placements through collaboration with educational institutions.

Devised a 'Cultural Enrichment' programme aligned with Cornwall Council strategy.

Chaired Awena Virtual School conference, providing updates at termly Designated Teacher Forums.

Conducted SLCN training for entire school and small groups of teachers and support staff.

Provided updates on SLCN screening tools to SENCOs to enhance understanding and usage.

Increased awareness of SLCN across the County through school visits and observations.

Selected, trained and led team of Directed Study Coaches to empower College in fulfilling extended Guided Learning Hours.

Represented Wave MAT across all levels in Devon, collaborating with Devon LA to adapt to evolving needs.

Contributed to Wave MAT Executive Committee, supporting implementation of five-year Strategic Plan through report writing and quality analysis.

Collaborated with DCC to establish 'Intervention Places', aiming to reduce Permanent Exclusions.

Identified development areas and secured training for approximately 90 staff, overseeing recruitment and performance management processes.

Delivered Trauma-Informed Practice training to all staff in Devon AP Academies, ensuring consistent application across managed schools.

Served as Principal of Stansfield Academy, directly overseeing 40 staff while managing budget and timetabling responsibilities.

DDSL.

Developed SEF, Pupil Premium Strategy, and SEND Action Plans for two schools while working with internal and external SIPs for continuous improvement.

Monitored quality of Teaching and Learning, assessing pupil progress and identifying CPD opportunities to enhance educational standards.

Achieved Ofsted 'Outstanding' rating in January 2019.

Led Alternative Provision Academy catering to 56 permanently excluded students.

Collaborated with Local Authority, schools, agencies, families, and students to address needs effectively.

Oversaw recruitment, training, and appraisal processes for staff team.

Managed financial responsibilities to ensure budget compliance.

DDSL.

Achieved Ofsted 'Good' rating in May 2016.

Led Alternative Provision Academy catering to 56 permanently excluded students.

Collaborated with Local Authority, schools, agencies, families, and students to address needs effectively.

Oversaw recruitment, training, and appraisal processes for staff team.

Managed financial responsibilities to ensure budget compliance.

DSL.

Undertook all duties required to support the Headteacher - timetabling, Academic Progress Monitoring, Exams Officer, Behaviour Management, Appraisal and training of staff, managing the school in their absence.

Fostered positive relationships with families, Local Authority and external agencies.

Taught Maths and then Food Technology.

Liaised with families of children with complex and terminal illnesses to ensure voices were heard.

Chaired multi-agency meetings to develop effective action plans addressing children's needs.

Oversaw action plans while holding practitioners accountable for service delivery.

Managed pastoral care for Years 10 and 11, ensuring their well-being.

Led behaviour management strategies, implementing rewards and consequences effectively.

Monitored attendance, engagement, and academic progress of KS4 students.

Safeguarded KS4, prioritising student safety and welfare.

Directed line management of Tutors and delivered bespoke whole-school training.

Organised assemblies and parent evenings.

Teacher of Resistant Materials and Graphic Design.