As advocates of reflective practice, we love to receive feedback from our clients – we use it to ensure we are continually improving our services. Here’s a small selection:
Kathryn Shaw, Headteacher, All Saints CE Primary School, Bradford
“Angela Smith has worked with our school for a number of years. She has the ability to stand back and support with the strategic development of SEND and guide school teams to implement effective systems and processes.
As we are a very large primary school it is essential that we have consistent approaches for all our learners. Angela has supported with this, providing CPD, SENCO support and modelling effective approaches for engaging families. Angela has developed robust reporting systems that have enabled us to report effectively to governors, apply for EHCPs and be fully prepared for OFSTED. She is fully up to date with the national agenda for SEND and has effectively guided our in-school approaches.
I would highly recommend Angela as a highly impactful and cost-effective consultant who can support meaningful change to such an essential strand of school life.”
J Osborne, Teacher, All Saints CE Primary School, Bradford
“Straightforward and very helpful advice.”
Richard Street, Deputy Headteacher, Bramhope Primary School
“Angela has provided a range of support for the school over the last 18 months. This has included:
1:1 support with the SENCO and DHT prior to our Ofsted inspection. This helped the school prepare for the Ofsted inspection in which it was praised for its SEND leadership and provision.
Ad-hoc support for senior leaders, providing technical information and guidance to help make plans for pupils moving forward.
Specialist support and advice for a high need’s child which helped put workable plans in place to meet their specific needs.
Support for parents during meetings with parents, providing reassurance and guidance.
Leading a SEND staff meeting, sharing helpful strategies in support of neurodiverse children.
Angela has valuable knowledge and expertise in all areas of SEND and where specialist advice/support is required, she will signpost to the service needed. Angela is approachable and is always willing to offer her support. She communicates with staff and parents clearly and effectively.
We recommend Angela to other schools and trusts.”
Roz Hunter, SENDCo, Prince Henry’s Grammar School
“Angela has allowed me to review the procedures and policies that we use in school and to develop new ideas and strategies to better manage the SEND faculty. She is a great support in advocating for SEND to my leadership team and, as the only high school in the trust, I feel that she is keen to ask questions and to develop trust-wide policies that dovetail nicely between the different settings. ”
Janet Sheriff, CEO, Collaborative Learning Trust
“Just at St Mary’s this morning meeting with the Head and Deputy. They are singing your praises… they thought the training was spot on yesterday. Thank you very much for your support with this!”
Jo Williamson, Pastoral Lead & Family Welfare Officer, St. Mary’s CE Primary Academy
“Angela’s work has has a huge positive impact on the way we view SEND in school, our provision and support for staff, children and families.
She has a wealth of experience and knowledge and working with her has developed my own knowledge of practice and processes when working with families of children with needs and helped me to feel more confident in my role. The parents have fed back that they really benefitted from her support and enjoyed meeting with her.
I would definitely recommend Angela to other schools and services.”
H Bowker, Speech, Language & Communication Specialist, Pinc College
“The structure Angela gave to the task was new to me and captured all important elements of the process. Its presentation in table form made it very clear to follow. Angela is also being very supportive of me in allocating my time and expertise more efficiently and realistically.”
Staff Members, Silverhill Primary School, Derbyshire
“An enjoyable experience and a chance to talk to staff that you don’t always get chance to. Open discussion about issues that have been building for a few years [in] a non-threatening environment, facilitated by people who are not emotionally involved, so gave us perspective.”
“A very interesting coaching/training session which allowed us to evaluate some of the positive and negative aspects of our school.”
“Absolutely fabulous! Informative and encouraged honesty within members of staff – especially about communication. I enjoyed every minute. Thanks to you both – kindness, communication and positivity are key”
“A really good start to a fresh year at school. Thank you for understanding our needs. I enjoyed hearing SLT values from someone with leadership experience and shared values.”