Caroline Irwin - Lead Education Consultant

My name is Caroline Irwin and I have over 25 years of teaching experience in both mainstream and special schools, including residential provision.

I began my teaching career in mainstream secondary comprehensive schools on the outskirts of London and later in Hampshire and from the beginning, I had a strong focus and interest in special education, equality and inclusion.

I have taught in two outstanding special schools, and have also been Head of Care for an outstanding residential provision within one of these. 

I have many years of leadership experience and hold the National Professional Qualification for Headship. 

My specialisms within SEN are Autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health and related behaviour challenges, Dyslexia and the teaching of English and Drama. However, I am also very experienced alongside this in working with pupils with severe, profound and multiple learning disabilities and in complex medical needs. 

I have an excellent track record of supporting students to achieve the highest academic standards as well as developing their life and independence skills.

I have supported students, their family members, carers and teachers to share my high expectations, to gain access to services and to overcome everyday challenges through coaching and mentoring.

In addition to my professional experience, I have 'lived experience' which included the EHCP (then Statement of SEN) process, tribunal, benefits claims, social care, CAMHS and transition to adulthood. I believe that this adds to my empathy, knowledge and understanding. I have completed training with IPSEA in SEN Law Level 1 to Level 3.

Whether you are someone with a specific learning difficulty, a parent looking  for support or advice for your child or for yourself; a school, employer or care provider, we hope that you will find a service that we offer to meet your requirements. 

Hannah Corrall - Education Consultant

My name is Hannah Corrall and I have nearly 20 years of teaching experience in both mainstream and special settings. I currently work as a SENCO in an outstanding mainstream primary school alongside my independent work in SEN.

My love of teaching began when I started working as an LSA at a special school in Hampshire. From here I went on to train as a primary school teacher before moving back to a special secondary school, where I taught for 17 years across all year groups and attainment levels. I was the English and Performing Arts Lead at the school.

I have recently moved on to a SENCO role in a mainstream primary school in Hampshire. I made this move specifically to work with children and families who have found the SEN process overwhelming and tricky to navigate. Working in a mainstream school has enabled me to focus on the early stages of SEN identification and the processes involved in securing the right provision to provide children with the best possible outcomes.

Throughout my career, I have worked with children who have a range of special educational needs; including those with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, complex needs and profound, multiple learning difficulties. I have a particular interest in supporting children with behaviour challenges and those who find traditional school settings difficult to access. I have worked with many children who struggle with emotionally based school avoidance and those with complex mental health needs.

I have leadership experience; working as a senior teacher, acting head of college and acting head of residential care in a special school. I am currently working towards a national professional qualification for special educational needs coordinators. I have completed the IPSEA SEN law training and hold a Level 3 certificate in supporting communication and language for pupils with SLD.

I enjoy working with children and their families to secure the correct provision for their child and pride myself on developing excellent working relationships, ensuring children and families feel well supported, informed and heard.

Qualifications

BA Geography (Southampton University)

PGCE Primary Education (University of Winchester)

National Professional Qualification in Middle Leadership 

Working towards National Professional Qualification SENCO (UCL)

ELKLAN Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Language and Communication for pupils with severe learning difficulties

I hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate

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