• Helen Arkell Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties (2023)
• British dyslexia Association Level 3 Practical Solutions for Dyslexia Plus (2021)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Open (2020)
• University of Brighton: Working with children with complex speech, language and communication difficulties (2009)
• Child Psychology Level 3 (2008)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status (2006)
• Specialist Teaching Assistant Certificate (2002)
• NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing (1994)

• I received a distinction in the Helen Arkell Level 5 Diploma in teaching learners with Dyslexia /Specific learning difficulties.
• I currently work as a Higher Level Teaching assistant in a 2 form entry Primary School. I also undertake and oversee dyslexia/literacy support and interventions across the school and carry out baseline assessments.
• I have over 18 years of experience of working in schools.
• I have experience of working in various roles to support child development including as a family nanny, nursery assistant and Community Nursery Nurse.

• I love to travel and have been fortunate to visit many places in Europe, Australia, South Pacific, New Zealand, Mexico, South Africa, USA and Canada.
• I am a very keen football supporter. I enjoy watching all football but the team I am an avid supporter of Tottenham Hotspur and am very proud to have a signed shirt from the 1st team players.
• I love dogs. My 6 year old Cockapoo 'Chester' keeps me on my toes!!!

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