JACQUELINE WARDLAW-QUIRKE

Dedicated professional with expertise in speech, language and social communication assessment, specialising in the diagnosis of developmental language delay and specific learning difficulties including dyslexia. Skilled in bespoke treatment planning, clinical case documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a strong understanding of the National Curriculum requirements, from Early Years through to Key Stages 3 requirements. Demonstrates proficiency in safeguarding regulations, GDPR compliance, and children's mental health awareness, alongside a commitment to family education, staff training, and fostering meaningful relationships to enhance developmental outcomes.

• HSPC Membership, SL06318
• RCSLT Membership, RC0013136
• Current APC Accreditation, 02/2025
• Current and Full Member of Patoss, IF8950
• Certification as LEANS ambassador, 2023
• Certificate of Completion in the Cognitive Abilities Profile, 2021
• NASENCO Accreditation, 2014
• QTS General Teaching Council for England, 2009, TR No. 0980491

Career Long - Identification and implementation of training specific to children's communication and learning needs across mainstream and specialist settings.

• Source training and facilitate whole school training in Executive Functions and Neurodiversity (Connections in Mind -2024)
• Source training and implement Lis 'n Tell narrative story telling for language and literacy as Head of Therapy at Parayhouse Special School (Jan 2010 - July 2013)
• Instigate training and implement PECs as AAC in Ballyowen Meadows, Beech Park Services for Autism, Dublin as Senior Speech Therapist (Oct 2004 - July 2005)
• Implement Makaton at Manor Special School as Senior Speech Therapist (Sep 2000-Sep 2004)

• Allotment gardening, teaching Irish, archaeology, theatre, art, travel and dancing.

I am at heart a life long learner, curious about children and their development and committed to ensuring they find their voice and  reach their learning potential.  My career arc, therefore has led me from speech therapy, through to cognitive mediation.  This led into teaching in mainstream and special school before taking on the the role of SENCo.  From there I specialised in the teaching and assessment of pupils with SpLD and dyslexia.  I am excited therefore at the unique opportunity Marleybone Bridge School is offering to support a caseload across specialist and mainstream settings, delivering impactful therapy in schools where communication is embedded throughout the curriculum.  I believe my niche skill set will further ensure that I work closely with education staff to embed strategies to develop communication and the wider multidisciplinary team.