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Education
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Certification
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Emma Williams

Bournemouth,Dorset

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in safeguarding and child protection, emotional wellbeing support, and mentoring for children and young people (CYP). Skilled in supporting neurodiverse CYP, building positive relationships with parents and carers, and delivering training in both group and one-to-one settings. Proficient in line management, team development, quality assurance of session planning, and reviewing progress against EHCP targets. Adept at multi-agency collaboration with schools, councils, social care, and local police to ensure comprehensive support for CYP. Committed to fostering resilience and enrichment through activity planning while maintaining effective stakeholder communication.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Lead Practitioner

Learning to Live Alternative Edcucation
Bournemouth, Dorset
03.2021 - Current
  • Lead from the front and provide an inspirational example for other members of the team to follow and aspire for career progression
  • Effectively line manage neuro Team Leaders (NTLs), following L2L’s supervision and appraisal process, ensuring team feel supported and are appropriately trained.
  • Provide support to the Operations Lead and Chief Operating Officer
  • Work collaboratively with mentors to develop and implement individualised support programmes for our young people.
  • Monitor the progress of students and provide regular feedback to NTLs and other staff.
  • Provide guidance and support to NTLs, ensuring they are equipped to effectively mentor and lead their teams.
  • Monitor the wellbeing and progress of the NTLs.
  • Identify areas for development and support progress over time.
  • Ensure NTLs are on track to meet their Appraisal Objectives
  • Support a safeguarding culture within the team

Management:

  • Supporting the senior management team by leading and providing guidance to a team of mentors, fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment.

● Ensure that all safeguarding procedures are adhered to during mentoring sessions, promoting a safe and respectful environment for all participants.

Operational Support:

● To organise and attend Annual Reviews, KFC, CIN, CPC and Engagement Meetings, as required

● Safeguarding Level 3 to be obtained and maintained every two years, in order to support the L2L Safeguard Team.

● To liaise with parents/carers as appropriate

● Support with Onboarding and Offboarding with all students, student information and ensuring all students have up to date and regularly reviewed Individual Risk Assessments, as required

● Raise opportunities for mentor development and student development (PSHE, SEMH) through calendared events, curriculum content and volunteer/work experience

Supportive quality assurance:

● Maintain clear and open lines of communication with both mentors and senior management, facilitating the flow of information and feedback.

● Supporting in maintaining standards of reports and communicating with leaders where required.

Professional Development In-Situ (L2L Sites):

● Continuous Professional Development: Support in the implementation of opportunities for professional growth and training for the mentoring team.

● On-Hand Session Support: Be available to mentors during sessions, offering real-time support and guidance as needed to ensure smooth session delivery.

Cover Supervisor

Wimborne Academy Trust-Emmanuel Middle School
Verwood, Dorset
03.2018 - 03.2021
  • Ensured effective learning environment by maintaining classroom discipline and management.
  • Implemented school policies consistently to maintain order and respect amongst students.
  • Developed lesson plans in absence of permanent staff, ensuring continuity of education.
  • Delivered engaging presentations on course content to facilitate student understanding.
  • Organised inclusive, enrichment activities for pupils and students through talent shows, after school and lunchtime clubs.

Education

A-Levels - English Literature, Theatre Studies

Ferndown Upper School
Bournemouth, England
09.1995 - 06.1997

GCSEs - English literature, English Language, Maths, Child Development, Drama, Textiles, History, French

Ferndown Upper School
Bournemouth, England
09.1992 - 06.1995

Skills

* Safeguarding and child protection

* Emotional Wellbeing and resilience support to Children, Young people (CYP) and mentors

*Mentoring, activity planning and enrichment delivery

* Supporting neurodiverse CYP

*Building positive and trusting relationships with CYP, parents/carers

*Training delivery and facilitation (group and 1:1)

*Line management and team development

*Ensuring quality assurance of planning and delivery of sessions

*Reviewing CYP progress against their EHCP targets and delivering updates through annual, alternative provision reviews

*Attending CIN meetings

*Multi-agency working-school, BCP council, social care and local police

*Maintaining/creating Stakeholder communication and relationships

Affiliations

  • Exercise, walking, sports, being outdoors, reading, dance, the theatre, arts, camping, crafts

Accomplishments

Part of the military wives choir who reached number one in the charts.

Certification

Enhanced DBS

First Aid

NLP

Safegarding Level 2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Practitioner

Learning to Live Alternative Edcucation
03.2021 - Current

Cover Supervisor

Wimborne Academy Trust-Emmanuel Middle School
03.2018 - 03.2021

A-Levels - English Literature, Theatre Studies

Ferndown Upper School
09.1995 - 06.1997

GCSEs - English literature, English Language, Maths, Child Development, Drama, Textiles, History, French

Ferndown Upper School
09.1992 - 06.1995
Emma Williams