Nicola Fleming
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at building trust-based relationships with pupils and their families. Demonstrates strong organisational abilities, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solving within team environments. Possesses a deep understanding of diverse SEN needs and effective strategies to support them, complemented by patience, empathy, and an enthusiastic outlook. Committed to fostering positive educational experiences while maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Head for Inclusion
Poplar Primary School
London, UK
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Managed strategic development of SEN policy and school provision
- Oversaw implementation of SEN provisions and ensured effective pupil support
- Monitored the provision for children with SEN to ensure they are making progress
- Supported identification of children with SEND across school settings
- Provided expert guidance to colleagues, liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies
- Lead training for staff and parents to support with understanding of children's needs and how to best support them.
- Mental Health Lead
- DSL part of the safeguarding team
Early Years SENCO/ EAL Coordinator
Poplar Primary School
London, UK
09.2016 - 09.2022
- Worked alongside Assistant Head for Inclusion co-ordinating SEN provision across the school with specific responsibility for Nursery- Year 1
- Working closely with colleagues, parents and other agencies to provide support and advice in relation to SEN/ EAL
- Run intervention groups across the school – Inference, NELI (Nuffield Early Language Intervention), Home Languages Reading Project, supporting new arrivals
KS2 Teacher / EAL Coordinator
Poplar Primary School
London, UK
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Created lesson plans to engage pupils and ensure that all pupils were able to achieve.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Monitored pupils attainment and progress and adapted resources and teaching strategies to ensure pupils met their targets.
- Managed teaching assistant and other support staff so that pupils were supported effectively.
KS1 Teacher/ Library Lead
Poplar Primary School
London, UK
09.2011 - 06.2012
- In addition to teaching role.
- Managed school librarians to ensure the school library was run effectively.
- Supported librarians to make the library a welcoming place for pupils and was used as much as possible.
- Organised library open morning, ran book clubs, supported literacy leads with Book Week ideas and activities.
KS 1&2 Teacher - English Subject Lead/ Phase Lead part of SMT/ Science Lead
Poplar Primary School
London, UK
09.2002 - 10.2010
- As English Subject Lead oversaw the English curriculum across the school.
- Monitored teaching of English and progress and attainment of pupils in English across the school.
- Lead training for colleagues relating to improving reading and writing across the school.
- Carried out monitoring e.g. teacher observations, learning walks, book scrutiny.
Education
Level 3 course - Working with children with SEND in the Early Years
Merton LA
London 09.2018 - 12.2018
NaSENCO Award -
Roehampton University
09.2017 - 07.2018
PGCE -
Roehampton University
09.2001 - 07.2002
BSC - Psychology
University of Liverpool
09.1998 - 07.2001
A Levels - Biology, English Literature, Religious Education
Alleyn's School
09.1995 - 07.1997
GCSEs -
Alleyn's School
09.1990 - 07.1995
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build good relationships based on trust with pupils and their families
- Initiative and problem-solving skills
- Work well as part of a team
- Organisation and Planning Expertise
- Adaptability and Versatility
- Positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook
- Patience, understanding and empathy with pupils and parents
- Excellent understanding of a range of SEN needs and effective strategies to support them
Recent Courses
- Mental Health Lead Training
- Mental Health First Aid
Affiliations
- Manage a local girls cricket team.
- Parent governor at local mainstream primary school.
- Enjoy reading and walking.
Timeline
Assistant Head for Inclusion
Poplar Primary School
09.2022 - 02.2025
Level 3 course - Working with children with SEND in the Early Years
Merton LA
09.2018 - 12.2018
NaSENCO Award -
Roehampton University
09.2017 - 07.2018
Early Years SENCO/ EAL Coordinator
Poplar Primary School
09.2016 - 09.2022
KS2 Teacher / EAL Coordinator
Poplar Primary School
05.2013 - 12.2015
KS1 Teacher/ Library Lead
Poplar Primary School
09.2011 - 06.2012
KS 1&2 Teacher - English Subject Lead/ Phase Lead part of SMT/ Science Lead
Poplar Primary School
09.2002 - 10.2010
PGCE -
Roehampton University
09.2001 - 07.2002
BSC - Psychology
University of Liverpool
09.1998 - 07.2001
A Levels - Biology, English Literature, Religious Education
Alleyn's School
09.1995 - 07.1997
GCSEs -
Alleyn's School
09.1990 - 07.1995
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