Helena Warren
Watford,UK
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with extensive expertise in SEND & Inclusion Leadership, safeguarding, and curriculum development from EYFS to KS4. Proven track record in EHCP planning and implementation, staff development, and performance management. Adept at ensuring OFSTED readiness and compliance through strategic school improvement strategies. Skilled in multi-agency collaboration, behaviour management strategies, and trauma-informed practice. Committed to fostering inclusive education principles and enhancing parent-teacher relations while maintaining adherence to educational legislation. Career goal: To drive impactful school improvement initiatives that promote inclusive education and student success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Education
Redbourn Park School
Hemel Hempstead
2025.04 - 2026.05
- Lead two specialist school sites for pupils with autism and complex needs
- Line manage Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and teaching staff
- Oversee curriculum design to ensure innovation and ambition
- Ensure compliance with OFSTED and ISS standards
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (CIN, CLA, CP cases)
- Virtual Schools Lead
- Annual Review Manager
- Early Career Teacher (ECT) Manager
- EHCP Lead – ensuring provision is embedded in teaching and learning
- Monitor and track pupil progress across both sites
- Implement assessment and progress tracking systems
- Key Achievement: Successfully secured a positive OFSTED outcome for material change
- Reason for Leaving: Seeking a more child-focused role aligned with passion for direct impact on pupils’ lives
Head of Learning Support (SENCO), Deputy DSL
York House School
Hertfordshire
- Line manage SEND team
- Lead inclusive teaching practices across the school
- Deputy Safeguarding Lead
- Monitor progress of SEND pupils
- Oversee SEND provision across the school
- Pastoral leadership
- Mental health and wellbeing lead
- Reason for Leaving: To specialise further in SEND education
Assistant Head Teacher
St John’s CofE School
Stanmore
- Class teacher and Literacy Lead
- KS1 Phase Leader
- Monitor teaching and learning
- NQT Mentor
- Reason for Leaving: Career progression
Class Teacher & Phase Leader
Uxendon Manor Primary School
Kenton
- LKS2 Phase Leader
- Maths and Assessment Lead
- EYFS Phase Leader
- NQT Mentor
- Child Protection Deputy Officer
- Reason for Leaving: Sought full-time role following part-time work
LKS2 Leader & Class Teacher
Northolt Primary School / West London Academy
Northolt
- Class teacher across EYFS to KS2
- Humanities Lead
- NQT Mentor
- Reason for Leaving: Career progression
Class Teacher
Grange Park Infant School
Hayes
- Reception Teacher
- EAL Leader
Class Teacher (NQT)
High Wycombe CofE School
High Wycombe
- ICT Leader
- Class Teacher
Education
BA (Hons) - Primary Education with QTS
Nene University College
NorthamptonSkills
- SEND & Inclusion Leadership
- Pastoral and Curriculum Leadership
- Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Curriculum Development (EYFS – KS4)
- EHCP Planning & Implementation
- Staff Development & Performance Management
- OFSTED Readiness & Compliance
- Multi-agency Collaboration
- Behaviour & Trauma-Informed Practice
- Data Tracking & Progress Monitoring
- Parent & Community Engagement
Certification
- NASENCO (ongoing)
- Safeguarding Lead Certification (2026)
- SEN Practitioner Training
- Therapeutic & Trauma-Informed Practice
- SEND Leadership (Edukey)
- SEND Conferences (IAPS)
- Child Protection & Safeguarding Training
- Prevent Training
- Safer Recruitment Certification
- Diploma in Child Psychology (2020)
- Autism & Behaviour Training (ADD-VANCE, Herts)
Accomplishments
- Led whole-school curriculum redesign across two sites
- Achieved successful OFSTED material change outcome
- Developed effective SEND provision and tracking systems
- Introduced inclusive teaching frameworks and policies
- Led safeguarding to recognised high standards
- Delivered CPD and training across multiple schools
- Played a key role in achieving “Outstanding” inspection outcomes (previous role)
References
References available upon request.
References
Available upon request
Additional information
- Extensive experience across EYFS to KS4
- Strong advocate for inclusion and equality
- Experienced in working with Local Authorities and external agencies
- Personal commitment to SEND driven by lived experience of disability
Timeline
Head of Education
Redbourn Park School
2025.04 - 2026.05
Head of Learning Support (SENCO), Deputy DSL
York House School
Assistant Head Teacher
St John’s CofE School
Class Teacher & Phase Leader
Uxendon Manor Primary School
LKS2 Leader & Class Teacher
Northolt Primary School / West London Academy
Class Teacher
Grange Park Infant School
Class Teacher (NQT)
High Wycombe CofE School
BA (Hons) - Primary Education with QTS
Nene University College