www.lewis-support.co.uk  louise@lewis-support.co.uk I've been working in education for over 20 years, and now specialise in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), particularly those with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and cerebral palsy (CP). I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Language, Literacies and Dyslexia, Approved Teacher Status (ATS) from the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), and a PGCE from Exeter University. Over the years, I've taught everything from Pre-Key Stage right through to A-level, working with learners across a wide range of abilities. I genuinely love teaching and supporting young people, and I'm committed to making sure that all students, regardless of their abilities, can access meaningful learning opportunities. I'm particularly interested in complex communication needs/MSI and have experience working with AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) users. I'm currently learning British Sign Language, working towards my BSL Level 1. For me, it's all about ensuring every young person gets the support they need to reach their potential.

Chair of SEDSConnective the foremost charity for neurodivergence and hypermobility www.sedsconnective.org   Also the UK representative for European Neurological Federations Associations and exAHT ex lead for NAS AET for Autism ADHD Dyspraxia 

Academy21 is proud to be the UK’s leading provider of live, online, alternative provision. We offer DfE Accredited Online Alternative Provision that works with you to support reintegration. We work in partnership with schools and local authorities to provide students who have additional learning needs or challenging circumstances, access, to the high-quality they need and deserve. Our fully qualified teachers deliver adaptive teaching through our 100% live lessons, building students’ confidence, with accessibility in mind. Academy21 offer a range of short, optional courses and individual support to provide a comprehensive solution for students who need more help to thrive at and beyond school. These optional short courses equip students with the skills they need to succeed academically and socially. Areas we can support: - Provision for Key Stage 3 and 4 students - In-house support for inclusion unit or ‘hybrid’ provision - Enhanced courses for students with additional needs - Anxiety management - Social skills - One-to-one counselling - Wellbeing mentoring - Maths support (KS4) - English as an additional language - Literacy support - Numeracy support Find out more about our provision on our website:  https://academy21.co.uk/ Contact us for more information: https://academy21.co.uk/contact/

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.