Emma Blackburn

Experienced specialist in dyslexia assessment and teaching, delivering full diagnostic tests to SASC standards and providing targeted 1:1 multi-sensory tuition. Proficient in morphological awareness instruction to enhance spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension. Extensive expertise and over 14 years experience as a class teacher, supporting curriculum access and inclusion for learners with dyslexia, ADHD, DCD, and complex needs across KS1–KS4. Skilled in developing personalised learning plans that guide school staff and support home-based strategies. In-depth understanding of specific learning difficulties with awareness of co-occurring needs such as DCD, ADHD, and working memory challenges. Trained in safeguarding and pastoral support with experience in promoting emotional wellbeing through tuition. Knowledgeable about autism and mental health issues affecting young people, with a focus on neurodivergent profiles. Former English subject lead with a track record of mentoring early career teachers and leading literacy interventions. Strong communication skills demonstrated through collaboration with SENCOs, parents, and external professionals to deliver cohesive support. Digital competence includes proficiency in Zoom, Teams, Google Classroom, Lumio, Nessy; holds an enhanced DBS on the update service.

• Morph Mastery Intervention Training, 03/01/24
• Alphabet Arc course - SEND Station, 03/01/24
• Paediatric First Aid - High Speed Training, 01/01/24
• Level 2 Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health, 09/01/23
• Level 2 Understanding Autism, 08/01/23
• Safeguarding Children Level 2 - CPD, 02/01/23
• OFQUAL Level 3 Professional Day care and Boarding, 12/01/22
• 2 Year Pediatric First Aid Training - CPD, 04/01/21
• Mental Health Awareness - iHasco, 09/01/21
• Food Hygiene & Safety Level 2 Educare, 01/01/21
• Being Safe: Effective First Aid Management in Your Setting Level 2, 01/01/21
• The Prevent Duty – Level 2 Educare, 01/01/21
• Child Protection Refresher - Level 2 Educare, 01/01/20
• Fire Safety in Education - Level 2 - Educare, 01/01/19
• Online Safety - Level 2 - Educare, 01/01/19
• Health and Safety in Education Staff Awareness - Level 2 - Educare, 01/01/19
• SMSC & fundamental British values development in schools - Optimal-learning, 01/01/15
• First Aid for Schools certificate - 3 year - St Johns Ambulance Schools First Aid, 01/01/15
• Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - OfQual, 01/01/15

• kayaking, paddleboarding, golf and running.