Hi everyone! My name is Shahd Abdalla, and I have recently moved from the UAE to the UK. I worked as a learning support assistant and an ABA therapist back home for a few years, and I'm now looking for roles in special education in pursuit of my goal of becoming an educational child psychologist in the future. I decided to join this network to connect with some likeminded people who share my passion for working with children and helping them thrive in their own unique ways.
As Trust Wide Lead for SEND (Secondary) I support all of the SEND teams to ensure all students are accessing a high quality curriculum, in which they can thrive and achieve alongside their peers.
I qualified as a teacher in 2004 and have completed his Masters in Education, NPQEL and NASENCO. I currently deliver the NPQSENCO to a NIOT cohort. Previously I was the Executive Principal for Catch22 Independent Schools, following time as the UK Manager of an education charity that supported girls into education in Uganda.
I am an associate director of Mime (mime.org.uk) where I lead our SEND and inclusion work. This involves a range of data analysis and research, working closely with local authorities, MATs and regional partnerships.