I work as a freelance SEN consultant in various settings in London. My work involves supporting colleges with exam access arrangements, supporting staff with training and development and providing advice and guidance on SEN issues. I also work with students on university courses through the Disabled Students Allowance. In addition, I support adults in the workplace with a diagnosed disability to help them to perform their jobs efficiently as well as develop their own skills and improve on any difficulties.

My Churchill Fellowship was a fantastic experience, allowing me to go to Canada to research good practice in reading. I learned a great deal from the generous and helpful people I met there. The key points I came away with were around the need to intervene as early as possible to support children and young people with reading difficulties. In addition, the importance of developing reading fluency alongside specific vocabulary work. I also developed a keen interest in the concept of UDL (Universal Design for Learning), which I have used to enrich my training and delivery in schools and colleges.

It was a fantastic opportunity for which I am very grateful.