Kate Backaller
Denmead,Hampshire
Summary
Accomplished SEND Consultant with a proven track record from Portsmouth and Hampshire County Councils, adept at fostering inclusive environments and enhancing learning and advocating passionately for pupils with additional needs. Skilled in organisational leadership and data analysis. Excels in creating neuro-affirming resources, bespoke curriculum design and delivering impactful training. Dedicated to improving educational outcomes and supporting pupils with additional needs. Significant progress in pupil development and professional training, leveraging expert public speaking and coaching skills to foster inclusive learning environments. Committed to creating a culture of inclusion and driving impactful change for vulnerable children and young people.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Independent SEND Consultant
Self-employed
Denmead, Hampshire
09.2023 - Current
- Planning, coordinating and delivering bespoke play and learning sessions, tailored to meet the needs of individual pupils with diverse needs.
- Delivering training, advice, mentoring and coaching to educational settings to meet the needs of individuals and groups of pupils with additional needs.
- Applying for and reviewing Education, health and care plans. Attending meetings and liaising with parents and professionals to ensure that children are receiving the provision required to meet need.
- Offering advice, guidance and support to children, parents and professionals to overcome barriers to progress.
- Working collaboratively with children, parents and other professionals to provide effective strategies, to enable children to; access and enjoy learning, develop emotional regulation, develop communication and interaction skills and build social communication skills.
- Creating neuro affirming resources to support children, families and professionals to encourage communication, interaction, learning and play.
Inclusion Centre Manager
United Learning
Portsmouth, Hampshire
02.2015 - 08.2023
- Conducted training, coaching and regular communication with a large staff team to foster a positive culture of child centric, therapeutic learning.
- Chaired and attended multidisciplinary meetings to advocate for the pupils in the Inclusion Centre and ensure their needs were met effectively.
- Planned, resourced and delivered a bespoke SEND curriculum for a diverse range of learners ages 4-11.
- Built relationships with staff, families and professionals to create an inclusive, child centred needs led community.
- Monitored and analysed the progress of all pupils in the Inclusion Centre and implemented strategies and support to overcome barriers to learning.
- Provided guidance and advice to practitioners across the academy and other settings, sharing best practice and promoting our neuro-affirming, inclusive values.
- Contributed to whole school improvement and development, championing SEND and Inclusion for all pupils.
SEND Teacher
Hampshire County Council
Waterlooville, Hampshire
09.2011 - 02.2015
- Implemented specialist approaches to manage pupil's emotional and behavioural needs to optimise classroom learning environment.
- Developed and maintained enabling classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of pupils.
- Created flexible academic, social, emotional and physical programs of learning, promoting learning and personal growth.
- Provided outreach support to mainstream schools, to identify student needs, assess and solve challenges using a collaborative approach.
- Holding workshops for parents and carers, in collaboration with other professionals to share specialist strategies to manage: toileting, sleeping, behaviour, sensory needs, early reading, communication and interaction.
Play Worker
Hop, Skip, Jump Play and Support Centre
Kingswood, Bristol
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Maintained safe play environment by carefully monitoring children and implementing strategies to help them access the environment and develop play skills.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, emotional and behavioural changes and social, communication progress.
- Supported Children to access the centre and engage them in fun, motivating activities including sensory play, visiting the small onsite farm, playing in the games room, doing craft and soft play.
- Supporting the child with personal care, self-help skills and developing their social and emotional skills throughout each session.
Support Worker
Mencap
Andover, Hampshire
07.2008 - 08.2010
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Supported clients with complex health care needs and promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
Learning disability support assistant
Hampshire County Council
Andover, Hampshire
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Supported pupils aged 2-19 with severe learning difficulties, complex medical conditions, autism and challenging behaviour.
- Supported students in developing life skills, following classroom routines and managing behaviour.
- Contributed to the creation and implementation of individualised education plans.
- Facilitated 1:1 and small group instruction to enhance student learning based on the provision from their IEPs.
- Supported pupils to access therapies, working with multiagency professionals and sharing progress with the class teacher and parents.
Education
National Professional Qualification (NPQSL) - Education - Senior Leadership
Ambition Institute
Hampshire 09.2021 - 01.2023
Post Graduate Certificate - Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCO)
University of Winchester
Winchester 09.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education - Initial Teacher Training (QTS)
University West of England
Bristol 09.2008 - 08.2011
Skills
- Equality, diversity and inclusion awareness
- Coaching and mentoring
- Organisational leadership
- Policy design and implementation
- Safeguarding vulnerable pupils
- Data analysis and evaluation
- Program design and delivery
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Netball
- Performing Arts
- Reading
Certification
- Team Teach Trained
- Hampshire County Council - PAATHS course - Providing approaches to autism for teachers in Hampshire schools. 30 credits towards Masters level.
- The Hampshire Outline for Meeting the Needs of Autistic Spectrum (THOMAS Training)
- Instructional Coaching - United Learning Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Independent SEND Consultant
Self-employed
09.2023 - Current
National Professional Qualification (NPQSL) - Education - Senior Leadership
Ambition Institute
09.2021 - 01.2023
Post Graduate Certificate - Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCO)
University of Winchester
09.2019 - 10.2020
Inclusion Centre Manager
United Learning
02.2015 - 08.2023
SEND Teacher
Hampshire County Council
09.2011 - 02.2015
Play Worker
Hop, Skip, Jump Play and Support Centre
08.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Education - Initial Teacher Training (QTS)
University West of England
09.2008 - 08.2011
Support Worker
Mencap
07.2008 - 08.2010
Learning disability support assistant
Hampshire County Council
06.2007 - 08.2008
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