Meet the Inclusion Team

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Mr Rob Darling (Head of Education)Mr Darling is the Executive Head Teacher of the Inspire Education Trust.  She takes a strategic lead on the direction of the schools on an individual and group basis. Through his tenacious approach he is able to share knowledge and expertise throughout the schools network and ensure parents, children and teachers have the best support and advice available.
Mrs Husband (School Improvement Partner)Mrs Husband is Inspires Inclusion lead. She takes a strategic lead on deliver a fully inclusive practice in all the Inspire schools.
 Mrs Harris
(Headteacher)
Mrs Harris leads the whole school to ensure all children reach their potential.  She works directly with class teachers to review children’s attainment. Where there are concerns regarding progress, she works with staff to look at the available provision and support to ensure each child makes progress and achieves to the best of their ability.
Mrs V Prudham MAT SEND LeadMrs Prudham takes a lead on Inclusion within the school.  It is her responsibility to work with staff to ensure the management of the provision for special educational needs, children with English as an additional language and gifted and talented children. Contact details: vicky.prudham@ietrust.org
Mr Harris (Pastoral Manager)Mr Harris works directly with children, parents and staff to meet pastoral needs within the school community. His role is invaluable in supporting children who may be
Mrs K Benning (SEND Teaching Assistant & ERP)Mrs Benning works in our ERP and supports the school with SEND needs. Her advice and support to teaching staff is invaluable. She helps with delivering the planning and working with Key supporting adults (CCT and SALT) to deliver the provision.
Mrs N Ketley (ERP Teaching Assistant)Mrs Ketley is a TA supporting children who are based in our ERP. She is based in the ERP every morning. She helps with delivering the planning and working with Key supporting adults (CCT and SALT) to deliver the provision.
Ms E Kockelbergh (ERP Teaching Assistant)Ms Kockelbergh is a TA supporting children who are based in our ERP. She is based in the ERP every morning. She helps with delivering the planning and working with Key supporting adults (CCT and SALT) to deliver the provision.
Mrs Meese (ERP Teaching Assistant)Mrs Ketley is a TA supporting children who are based in our ERP. She is based in the ERP every morning. She helps with delivering the planning and working with Key supporting adults (CCT and SALT) to deliver the provision.

If parents are not in agreement with SEND provision for their child they should contact the SENDCO and/or the Head Teacher at the school to discuss the support and provision in place.