Our Team

Helen joined The Heath Family in September 2020 as Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning (SEND). As Trust SEND Lead, Helen is responsible for the development and implementation of the long term strategic plan for SEND provision across the Trust ensuring improved outcomes for children with SEND. 

Helen began her teaching career in primary education and has been a senior leader in four primary schools, including Deputy Headteacher and Head of School roles, before transitioning to a senior leadership role in secondary education. In addition to leading Inclusion and SEND across a high school, Helen achieved distinctions in the Masters level qualifications: NASENCO and Specialist Teacher (SpLD). Helen has had extensive experience of successfully driving school improvement in both the primary and secondary sectors and has received national awards for 'Student Teacher of the Year' and 'SENCO of the Year'.