About Rebecca Machin

Head of Student Services at Confetti College and Brackenhurst, both of which are FE provisions within Nottingham Trent University.

I have 20+ years' experience working in SEND, from special schools, independent specialist colleges, mainstream colleges through to disability support for university students.

I have a passion for inclusion and making sure that we do not lose sight of the individual amidst challenging funding, resourcing, and policy decisions.

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Further education institution/College/Adult Education

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Senior Leadership Team Member

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Further Education Higher Education Leadership Policy & Guidance

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Rebecca Machin

Oct 02, 2025

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Hello all, Just introducing myself and looking forward to some reciprocal q&a and information sharing in this network! Head of Student Services at Confetti College and Brackenhurst, both of which are FE provisions within Nottingham Trent University. I have 20+ years' experience working in SEND, from special schools, independent specialist colleges, mainstream colleges through to delivering disability support for university students. I have a passion for inclusion and making sure that we do not lose sight of the individual amidst challenging funding, resourcing, and policy decisions.