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Julie Pierzchniak

London

Summary

once a teenage rebel who didn't enjoy education I have spent my whole working career in the Caring Profession.


Understanding challenging behaviour, what is being communicated and how best to make sense of it is a life long quest.


Some of my biggest learning was working in a custodial setting, leaning how not to do things and recognising that resources need to be channelled into interventions to prevent custody.

The most noticeable feature of the young people there was both recognised and undiagnosed special educational needs, exclusion and disengagement from any educational setting.


I have a full belief in a non punitive approach to supporting young people, that doesn't mean no consequences, but it does mean no rewards or sanctions.


What I have learnt is that doing with people rather than "too people", working holistically with all significant people in a young students life has the most effective impact.


Having been a senior leader in a team that took a boys SEMH school from RI to Outstanding and maintained the Outstanding status for 16 consecutive years has served me well in understanding how best to support a team and get the best out of a team.


Developing and shaping a vision that everyone signs up to, that is underpinned by a theoretical framework is the foundation for any successful establishment.


Effective staff support, wellbeing and management offer stability, low staff turnover and low staff absence rates all of which in turn reflect on the student body.


My later working years have been spent looking strategically at the landscape of Special Education especially SEMH.

There is no quick fix for working with these young people but good investment now can save the cost of mental health and custodial provision in later years.


No child is too tough to teach.We all need to understand the impact of adverse childhood experiences and trauma.






Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work history

Directorof Operations

T4 Trust
London
06.2018 - 01.2023

Responsibilities


An education Trust for students with SEMH and AP


- Supporting Heads to ensure that a non punitive, inclusive culture is maintained.

- Liaise with stakeholders on the strategic development of the Trust ensuring that the landscape of Special Educational Needs is included.

- Constantly review and evaluate the staffing structure to ensure that it meets the needs of the organisation and ever changing profile of the students.

- Staff wellbeing.

- Ensure students with EHCP's needs are met resourced and funded appropriately.

- Ensure the Trust remains financially viable.



School Deputy Head

Ian Mikardo High School,
Tower Hamlets
06.2002 - 06.2018

Responsibilities


An Education Trust for students with SEMH and AP.


- Deputise for the Head Teacher.

- Develop a welfare department to support teaching and learning.

- Actively encourage parental engagement.

- Develop a transparent banding structure that identifies need, resource and cost.

- Directly case manage most complex student profiles.

- Manage referrals and admissions.

- Maintain Outstanding status.

Head of Care

Medway Secure Training Centre
Medway Kent
04.1998 - 03.2002

Responsibilities


A secure Training Centre for young offenders.


- Ensure that the highest standards of care are maintained while the young people are in custody.

- Directly manage 4 unit managers.

- Quality assure and evaluate critical incidents.

- Investigate complaints.

- Ensure compliance with the Youth Justice Board.

Assistant Unit Manager

Croydon Social services
01.1993 - 04.1998

Responsibilities


A residential unit.


- Ensure a well maintained environment

- High standards of care for young people.

- Delegate responsibilities to staff.

- Monitor and evaluate care plans

- work with multi-agency teams for the best possible outcomes.

Residential Social Worker

Gravesham Family Support Centre
Kent
06.1986 - 12.1997

Responsibilities


A family Centre with 6 residential beds.


_ Engage and support residents

- Facilitate supervised contact.

- Support the reengagement in education.

- Ensure high standards of care.

Residential Social Worker

Kingston Upon Thames.
01.1992 - 12.1992

Responsibilities


A residential unit


- Supporting young adults with independent living skills.

- Promote healthy lifestyles.


Deputy Team Leader

Catholic Childrens Society
Gravesend, Kent
12.1988 - 12.1991

Responsibilities


Residential unit , emergency placements.


  • Strategically scheduled shifts for [Type] team to maximise productivity and ensure adequate cover throughout working week.
  • Led by example to instill positive, inclusive and collaborative culture in team of 14.
  • Provided visionary leadership.
  • Worked with line management to devise and implement centrally-driven operational changes to improve the quality of care and outcomes.

Child Care Officer

Melanie Klein House,
Greenwich
03.1984 - 06.1986

Responsibilities

A Secure Unit for 6 Females

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  • Demonstrated leadership in social service cases, managing ethical issues and taking decisive actions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of and enforced health and safety precautions in social care practices and the youth justice board.
  • Established daily priorities and coordinated general daily tasks to maintain smooth-running of the unit.
  • Applied holistic approach to care services, maintaining long-term wellbeing of vulnerable young women.
  • Coordinated welfare programmes and care services for young people.

Student Nurse

Darenth Park Hospital
Dartford
09.1982 - 03.1984

Responsibilities


Darenth park was a large institution for adults with Learning Difficulties.


- Ensure the dignity of patients.

- Maximise their opportunities to lead fulfilling lives.

- Introduce modern thinking into practice on the wards.

- ensure the safety of all.

Education

Facilitator of Non-Violence Resistance (NVR) - Parenting programme

Oxleas NHS
Woolwich, Greenwich

Therapeutic Fostering -

By the Bridge
Kent
09/2012 - 09/2013

Diploma in Social Work and Higher Education - Social Work

Greenwich University

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Training
  • Project budgeting
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Performance evaluations
  • Staff wellbeing
  • Ethos and culture

Languages

English
Beginner

Timeline

Directorof Operations

T4 Trust
06.2018 - 01.2023

School Deputy Head

Ian Mikardo High School,
06.2002 - 06.2018

Head of Care

Medway Secure Training Centre
04.1998 - 03.2002

Assistant Unit Manager

Croydon Social services
01.1993 - 04.1998

Residential Social Worker

Kingston Upon Thames.
01.1992 - 12.1992

Deputy Team Leader

Catholic Childrens Society
12.1988 - 12.1991

Residential Social Worker

Gravesham Family Support Centre
06.1986 - 12.1997

Child Care Officer

Melanie Klein House,
03.1984 - 06.1986

Student Nurse

Darenth Park Hospital
09.1982 - 03.1984

Facilitator of Non-Violence Resistance (NVR) - Parenting programme

Oxleas NHS

Therapeutic Fostering -

By the Bridge
09/2012 - 09/2013

Diploma in Social Work and Higher Education - Social Work

Greenwich University
Julie Pierzchniak