Clare Sheridan

I qualified as a teacher at Manchester Metropolitan University in 1999, with a degree in Primary Education with History and QTS. My first teaching job was in Wythenshawe, I then relocated to Lancaster and taught in Morecambe. After having my children we moved back to the Manchester area and I worked in Levenshulme and then Altrincham. My varied career meant that I have experienced a broad variety of contexts and special educational needs; both as a class teacher and then as a Senco. I became the Senco 8 years ago after developing a genuine interest in Special Needs. I completed the Nasenco qualification and then continued my studies with the Level 5 Specialist Dyslexia Teacher course with the British Dyslexia Association. I am now studying to become a Dyslexia Assessor.

I have also had to navigate through the SEN world as a parent of a neuro-diverse child, this has given me an invaluable insight into the pressures and emotions that can be at play.

  • BA hons Primary Education and History with QTS

  • National Award for SEN coordination

  • ATS for Dyslexia

My Experience So Far..

I have successfully obtained many EHCPs for children with a wide range of needs. I’ve also sat on the local authority panel who decide on EHCP assessments. I am experienced in referring children for a wide range of needs, from speech and language, to ADHD and Autism. I have delivered staff training on many topics and trained staff in strategies that support SEN children. I have worked in a diverse, large Primary school, managing a number of staff as well as supporting the whole school delivery of SEN interventions and in class support. I have extensive knowledge of software and interventions that can be used both to manage SEN and support needs in a large school. I have developed a strong well-being and mental health package.

My Vision

I believe that all learners should be given the opportunity to achieve their full potential, whatever that may be. I empower children to embrace their strengths as well as developing strategies to overcome barriers to learning that they may face. Learning should be fun and purposeful, children can always develop skills that reflect this. I have a special interest in all areas of neurodiversity where brains have ways to experience the world, I feel it is key that children can see their superpowers and unlock these, learning ways in which they will learn best.