News of SEND and Inclusion interim arrangements and appointments

As mentioned in Paul's introduction, Pat Tate, Strategic Lead for SEND and Inclusion, leaves Warwickshire at half term. Pat has held a number of senior roles, including Head of Learning and Behaviour Service, Programme Manager for the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) and Head of Early Intervention Services. We wish her well with her new work life balance and phase as an independent consultant.

Through the Council's Transformation Programme, a new strategic role covering SEND will be designed and advertised later in the summer.

During this interim period, Jane Carter will be Acting Strategic Lead for SEND and Inclusion. Many of you will already know Jane through her management of the Integrated Disability Service, lead for Disability Access and training for governors, heads and SENCOs. Jane is also the Vice Chair of the Physical Disabilities Network (PDNET) and is currently coordinating a DfE sponsored education programme.

In addition, Paul Fellows, Specialist Teaching Service Area Manager, will be leading the work to implement the SEND and Inclusion part of the High Needs Recovery Plan.

At Christmas, SEND and Inclusion said goodbye to Dr Helen Kendall, Principal Educational Psychologist (EP) and SENDAR Manager and wished her well in retirement. Ann Ricketts, the Principal Educational Psychologist in Hertfordshire, has been appointed and will be joining Warwickshire on 1 April. During the interim period, Kerry Stace, Senior EP will be Acting Principal Educational Psychologist, and Ellen Gadd, Senior Plan coordinator will be Acting SENDAR Manager. Both colleagues will be familiar to many of you.

Contact details :

janecarter@warwickshire.gov.uk   Tel 01926 742347

paulfellows@warwickshire.gov.uk Tel 01926 413777

kerrystace@warwickshire.gov.uk   Tel 01926 413258

ellengadd@warwickshire.gov.uk    Tel 01926 742155