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Initially enjoying almost a decade of teaching as a mainstream Secondary Teacher of Science, I progressed to the role of Head of Science in a specialist school for blind and vision impaired children and young people. Having qualified as a QTVI (Qualified Teacher of Vision Impaired) I then spent a number of years successfully leading QTVI Science Specialist Teachers of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Next came a move to Scotland to take up the post as the Deputy (more correctly 'depute' in Scotland) Head Teacher at the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh. As Depute Head Teacher, it was my responsibility to coordinate the delivery of outreach across the country. I also led the development and launch of the national learning hub for those supporting the education of children with vision impairment.
Initially enjoying almost a decade of teaching as a mainstream Secondary Teacher of Science, I progressed to the role of Head of Science in a specialist school for blind and vision impaired children and young people. Having qualified as a QTVI (Qualified Teacher of Vision Impaired) I then spent a number of years successfully leading QTVI Science Specialist Teachers of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Next came a move to Scotland to take up the post as the Deputy (more correctly 'depute' in Scotland) Head Teacher at the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh. As Depute Head Teacher, it was my responsibility to coordinate the delivery of outreach across the country. I also led the development and launch of the national learning hub for those supporting the education of children with vision impairment.
This experience prepared me for my current role in Wales, as Head of a regional vision impairment service, leading a team of QTVIs, Habilitation Specialists and Specialist Support Staff. Together we deliver support to hundreds of children and families across five local authorities.
This experience prepared me for my current role in Wales, as Head of a regional vision impairment service, leading a team of QTVIs, Habilitation Specialists and Specialist Support Staff. Together we deliver support to hundreds of children and families across five local authorities.
I am the Chair of WAVIE (Welsh Association of Vision Impairment Educators). WAVIE are engaged with various organisations to promote equity for children and young people in education, across Wales.
I am the Chair of WAVIE (Welsh Association of Vision Impairment Educators). WAVIE are engaged with various organisations to promote equity for children and young people in education, across Wales.
Having worked in England, Scotland and now Wales, I have extensive knowledge and practical first hand experience of the different educational policies and practice in each of these countries. Working in a variety of settings has provided me with the opportunities to develop my understanding of education for children and young people of all ages, with a range of needs, in all settings.
Having worked in England, Scotland and now Wales, I have extensive knowledge and practical first hand experience of the different educational policies and practice in each of these countries. Working in a variety of settings has provided me with the opportunities to develop my understanding of education for children and young people of all ages, with a range of needs, in all settings.
In June 2023, I was very proud to win the VIEW (Vision Impairment Education Workforce) UK award, for "Educator who has shown leadership in promoting vision impairment education".
In June 2023, I was very proud to win the VIEW (Vision Impairment Education Workforce) UK award, for "Educator who has shown leadership in promoting vision impairment education".
It is important to me to know that children and young people with vision impairment find the support and guidance that they need to help them become successful, confident individuals who are ready for adult life. I hope that you will find my signposting website helpful to you in finding guidance, resources or links to others that you need, to help the children and young people who we support and guide.
It is important to me to know that children and young people with vision impairment find the support and guidance that they need to help them become successful, confident individuals who are ready for adult life. I hope that you will find my signposting website helpful to you in finding guidance, resources or links to others that you need, to help the children and young people who we support and guide.
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