Wendy Peel
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in empathetic understanding and strategic planning capability. Demonstrates exceptional communication proficiency and resilience under pressure, ensuring time efficiency in all tasks. Possesses extensive knowledge of autism and a steadfast commitment to the continued improvement for the children and young people of the city.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant team manager
Communication and Autism Team, BCC
Birmingham, West Midlands
2023.04 - Current
- Participated in recruitment and selection processes following Birmingham City Council policy and practices.
- Ensured adherence to Birmingham City Council policies among team members, fostering a respectful work culture through effective line management.
- Provided an induction process to new employees for seamless integration into the team.
- Updated Team Manager about project statuses regularly, facilitating proactive action when needed.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with objectives to improve team skills.
- Deliver and arrange staff CPD sessions to ensure staff knowledge in autism is kept up to date.
- Led on the organisation and effective delivery of all Autism Education Trust training packages and the use of the AET Autism Standards in school.
- Acted as part pf the SEND services Safeguarding Core Group to ensure all Safeguarding policies and practices are embedded into the day to day work within the Team.
Interim Assistant Team Manager
Communication and Autism Team, BCC
Birmingham, West Midlands
2021.01 - 2023.03
- Worked as part of the Leadership Team to establish quality of service provision.
- Collaborated with the Theme Lead for Parents and Families to increase the Team's offer the parent carers based on analysis of parent carer feedback.
- Ensuring those I line manage could effectively perform their roles.
Theme Lead for Parents and Families
Communication and Autism Team, BCC
Birmingham, West Midlands
2020.04 - 2021.01
- Quickly learned and applied new skills in the management role, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Specialist Teacher
Communication and Autism Team, BCC
Birmingham, West Midlands
2013.09 - 2020.03
- Managed a caseload of schools, observing and working with autistic pupils to provide recommendations to improve their educational experience.
- Supported and challenged schools to think strategically about the provision in place for autistic pupils encouraging the use of Autism Education Trust Frameworks to improve practice.
- maintained accurate data and record keeping for my caseload of schools and pupils.
- working collaboratively with school staff and leaders, parent carers, and pupils to improve pupil outcomes.
- ensuring all safeguarding and Statutory processes and policies were adhered to.
- active in the delivery of Autism Education Trust training and parent carer workshops.
SENCO/Inclusion Leader
Blakenhale Infant School
Birmingham, West Midlands
2010.09 - 2013.08
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Led on the implementation of SEND interventions and strategies across the school.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions in relation to SEND pupils accessing their learning effectively.
- Led on the deployment of Teaching Assistant support for SEND and associated training requirements.
- Managed the SEND budget effectively, creating a Provision Map of support in place for pupils.
- working collaboratively with parent carers to ensure positive outcomes for their children.
Group Teacher/PPA Cover Teacher
Blakenhale Infant School
Birmingham, West Midlands
2006.09 - 2010.08
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of the curriculum and educational theories and methods.
- Teaching of specific SEND groups including autistic and neurodiverse pupils as well as pupil groups with SEMH, ensuring their needs were supported in order to access the curriculum adapted for their needs.
Class Teacher
Blakenhale Infant School
Birmingham, West Midlands
1991.09 - 2001.02
- Classroom and curriculum management, record keeping and pupil progress management.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding pupil' progress and behaviour issues.
- Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
- Led on the Music, RE and Citizenship.
Education
SENCo Award - SEND
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2010.09 - 2011.07
Advanced Certificate in Education - Religious Studies
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 1999.09 - 2000.07
PGCE - Religious Education
North Riding College
Scarborough 1990.09 - 1991.07
Bachelor of Arts - English and Religious Studies
University of Leeds
Leeds 1987.09 - 1990.07
Skills
- Empathetic understanding
- Strategic planning capability
- Communication proficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Time efficiency
- Strong autism knowledge
- Commitment to continued improvement for the children and young people of the city
Affiliations
- Immersed in the world of autism.
- Reading and researching
- Active member of my local church.
- Music
Timeline
Assistant team manager
Communication and Autism Team, BCC
2023.04 - Current
Interim Assistant Team Manager
Communication and Autism Team, BCC
2021.01 - 2023.03
Theme Lead for Parents and Families
Communication and Autism Team, BCC
2020.04 - 2021.01
Specialist Teacher
Communication and Autism Team, BCC
2013.09 - 2020.03
SENCO/Inclusion Leader
Blakenhale Infant School
2010.09 - 2013.08
SENCo Award - SEND
University of Birmingham
2010.09 - 2011.07
Group Teacher/PPA Cover Teacher
Blakenhale Infant School
2006.09 - 2010.08
Advanced Certificate in Education - Religious Studies
University of Birmingham
1999.09 - 2000.07
Class Teacher
Blakenhale Infant School
1991.09 - 2001.02
PGCE - Religious Education
North Riding College
1990.09 - 1991.07
Bachelor of Arts - English and Religious Studies
University of Leeds
1987.09 - 1990.07