Sue Gifkins, Odyssey Teaching School Alliance

Current Role:  AHT and SENco

Current School:  Rowanfield Junior, Springbank Primary and seconded to Rowanfield Infants 2014/15

Key Stage / Age Range / Subject Specialism:  Primary/SEN (middle school trained)

Sue has many years' experience as a SENco, holds a Masters in SEN and the National Accreditation for SENco. She has supported schools with a variety of SEN concerns over short and long term, including a year working in a primary School in Special Measures. Following a successful OFSTED, the school was graded good. Effective SEN provision and support staff management was a clear strength. Sue continues to support a number of schools, some of which are aiming to move from good to outstanding. With expertise in the New Code, she is currently working with an aspiring SENco, whilst providing a number of training events for schools. She manages and leads a large team of HLTAs and TAs, including developing a performance management handbook and systems linked to a cohesive CPD programme.

As well as providing training to outside agencies on relevant SEN issues and planning in-house training, Sue has facilitated training for staff by sourcing quality providers.

She is an associate member of the British Dyslexia Association and previously spent two-three years in Shire Hall as an SEN Casework Officer.

Availability: Details available on request

Contact:  Odyssey, Rachel Thorpe - rthorpe@patesgs.org