Linda Wilson

I support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of students within the educational setting. My role involves promoting a safe and healthy school environment through direct care, supporting immunisation programmes, and managing chronic health conditions. I play a key role in health education and disease prevention, while also working closely with families and teachers where there are concerns about behaviour, attendance, or well-being. By connecting families with community health resources and offering tailored support, I enable students to participate fully in their learning and achieve their full potential.

The incredible years parenting course- 2010

Triple p parenting course-2011

Solihull Approach parenting Course-2012

Solihull Parenting-train the trainer-2015

IYAPT

Graded care profile-2022

Understanding the Importance of children who go Missing-2023

Recognising and Responding to Child criminal Behaviour-2023

Technology Assisted harmful Sexual behaviour-2023

Trauma informed practice-2024

Oliver McGowan Training-2024

• I have a large dog I rescued from Spain and we enjoy going for long walks on Dartmoor.
• I also have two young granddaughter's who like to keep me busy.
• In order to fully embrace by role as granny I have invested in some crochet hooks and intend to spend the winter evenings learning to crochet.
• I also enjoy being outdoors, especially in the Summer where I enjoy gardening and camping.

Sepsis in Children -

Sepsis in Adults

Adult & Paediatric Basic Life Support AED Life Support Level 2

Safeguarding Adults Level 2

Conflict Resolution

Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Level 3 Refresher

Health & Safety

Equality, Diversity & Human Rights

Moving and Handling Theory: Clinical Level 2

Information Governance (Data Security)

Infection, Prevention & Control - Level 2 (Clinical)

Essentials of Patient Safety: (Level 1 Part 1)

Safe use of Insulin

Trauma Informed Reflective Learning Programme

The Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism

Torbay Relational Practice Conference 2024

Trauma Informed Practice Level 1

Safeguarding Children Foundation (Level 3)

Safeguarding Children Refresher (Level 3) 2021-23

Understanding the Importance of Children and Young People Who Go Missing

Working with Childhood Trauma

Healthy Relationships

Children and Young People's Mental Health

Active Bystander Training

AIM Project - Accessing the Checklists

An Introduction to Trans-Awareness

Anaphylaxis Training (Epi-Pen)

Children With Disabilities and Complex Health Needs

Best Practice Forum: Harmful Sexual Behaviour

Working Restoratively

Child development: attachment and the impact of trauma

Child Exploitation

Child Exploitation in Torbay

Child Protection Decision Making: Assessing and analysing the risk of future harm and the likelihood of change - an evidence based approach (2 days)

Cracking Court Reports

DASH Risk Assessment Training

Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment for Children (DARAC) and families

Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment for Children (DARAC) Train the Trainer

Early Help Assessments, Team Around the Family and Working in a Restorative Way in Early Help

Child in Need and Child Protection Core Groups

Family Group Conference

Foundation Awareness of Harmful Sexual Behaviour

Foundation Awareness of Technology Assisted Harmful Sexual Behaviours 4 Sep 2023

Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) Training

ICPC and Core Group Training

Multi-Agency Case Audit - Toxic Trio

Reducing Parental Conflict - Parental Conflict and its Impact on Child Outcomes (Module One)

Restorative Language

Restorative Practice Awareness

Self-directed learning Trauma Informed Practice

Shame & Guilt Workshop

Special Guardianship support group

I am writing to express my interest in the Autism Assessor training position within your organisation. As a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) with extensive experience in child health, safeguarding, and developmental assessment, I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and am eager to transition into a more specialised role in autism and ADHD assessment. Throughout my nursing career, I have worked across diverse settings including schools, sexual health services, community nursing, and prison healthcare developing a strong foundation in observing, identifying, and responding to complex emotional and developmental needs. In my current role within school nursing, I work closely with children and families, often those most vulnerable, coordinating care, compiling reports for safeguarding and legal processes, and working collaboratively with education, social care, and health professionals. This has strengthened my clinical judgement, observational skills, and ability to communicate sensitively across multidisciplinary settings all essential qualities for autism assessment. My interest in neurodevelopmental conditions has grown steadily through my work with children and adolescents presenting with autism, ADHD, and complex trauma. I am particularly attuned to the nuanced presentations of neurodivergence and the challenges families face in navigating support systems. I am experienced in trauma-informed practice, recognising how trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and unmet needs can impact a child's behaviour and development, sometimes masking or complicating a diagnosis. In previous roles including within the secure estate and have seen first-hand the consequences of undiagnosed neurodivergent conditions. Research and personal experience highlight the overrepresentation of individuals with autism, ADHD, and learning differences within the criminal justice system. This insight has further fuelled my commitment to early identification and timely, compassionate intervention. 

I am also highly motivated to undertake further training relevant to autism and neurodevelopmental assessment, including the ADOS or other structured diagnostic tools. I view this opportunity as a natural next step in my professional journey combining my clinical expertise, safeguarding lens, and dedication to equity in healthcare. I believe I bring a unique perspective to this role, grounded in person-centred care, developmental insight, and a systemic understanding of how neurodivergence intersects with education, social care, and mental health. I would welcome the chance to contribute to your services mission of delivering accurate, empathetic assessments that empower children and their families.

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