Chanté Oduwole is an Assistant Principal - SENDCo at an Alternative Provision based in London. With over 14 years’ experience across early years, secondary and post-16 education, she leads whole-school SEND provision, including EHCP reviews, provision mapping and staff CPD on neurodiversity, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and inclusive teaching. A Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching (FCCT) and the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), she also holds the NPQSL and is currently completing a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Management. Building on this expertise, she is particularly passionate about how EdTech and AI can improve access to learning for students with additional needs and support teachers in delivering more targeted, effective interventions. Chanté is a former school governor and an award-nominated early years business owner, bringing a strong understanding of systems, strategy and community engagement. She also supports individuals in building financial literacy and multiple income streams, combining her expertise in leadership and entrepreneurship to empower others. LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/chanteoduwole/

Currently in the process of setting up a small AP in the grounds of Gulliver's World, Warrington as part of Five Rivers Childcare, and as a satellite to Willow View in Rochdale. With a primarily creative focus, a nurturing, trauma informed and bespoke curriculum will allow young people to thrive and re-engage with education.