Bidder S.E.N.D. Consultancy

All About Us....

Name: Jeannette Bidder

Qualifications: B.A.Honours (Durham),

P.G.C.E. (Distinction), Advanced Diploma in Teaching those with Specific Learning Difficulties.

Experience:

Thirty varied years' work in education & six years in S.E.N.D. consultancy.

Previously holding the role of S.E.N.D. Adviser - as the Group Head of Learning Enrichment and Inclusion - with Executive Responsibility for Safeguarding in a group of schools.

Three headships (independent prep schools including a Special School), two deputy headships (local authority mainstream schools), Leading Literacy Teacher for a Local Authority, S.E.N.C.O (secondary school), teacher & governor.

Trainer for:

Safeguarding role as CEOP Ambassador (National Crime Agency) and Designated Safeguarding Lead in several settings. Vast SEN training for many nurseries and schools with 2 - 19 years including many independent schools and 30+ local authorities in the England.

Daniel Bidder-Potts

Qualifications:

Honours Degree in Law (2:1, LLB)

Masters in Law (Distinction, LLM)

Legal Practice Course (Distinction, LPC)

SEN Qualifications:

I.P.S.E.A. Level 1, SEN Law & Completing I.P.S.E.A. Level 2, SEN Law.

Supporting Teaching & Learning (Level 3); British Dyslexia Association - inc. Dyslexia Awareness, Support and Screening - Practical Solutions for Dyslexia, Practical Solutions for Dyscalculia, Screening for Dyslexia and Practical Solution Plus, in Writing (Level 2); Team Teach Positive Behaviour Training (Level 2).

Experience: Education (primary & secondary) and Legal

Daniel is bringing “hands-on” experience from his time in tribunals and court proceedings for litigation and dispute resolution matters, as well as experience of drafting contracts and dealing with private client matters.

Daniel has also worked with both Key Stages 3 and 4 students in a specialist secondary school, supporting young people with behavioural, emotional & social difficulties (Northamptonshire).

Daniel enjoyed supporting pupils of primary school age, as a Graduate Co-Teacher at both Key Stages 1 & 2, in a mainstream primary academy (Yorkshire) where English was an additional language for many.

Daniel has practical experience of the wider aspects of daily life for pupils with special education needs due to working with local communities and leading extra-curricular clubs such as rugby league. As part of a lifelong interest, Daniel has played alongside - as well as coached adults and children - in professional rugby league and rugby union (Level 2 Rugby coach).

RECOMMENDATIONS:

As soon as I spoke with Daniel, I knew he would be the person to help us; offering calm, professional advice. Owing to Daniel's knowledge of the SEND system our son has received an EHCP and a place in a school that meets his individual needs. The whole process has been completed in a timely manner with absolute professionalism.

Daniel has been incredible. He has advocated for our son from the start of the EHC application process all the way to its conclusion and I know that we would not have managed to achieve the same results without his help. We cannot recommend Daniel's services highly enough. If we ever need advice or help again he will be our very first port of call without any hesitation!

Mrs H., West Sussex

Our ten-year-old daughter is autistic and has other complex educational needs that were not being met in her primary school. This led to significant emotional distress and behavioural issues that meant she was very unhappy and was unable to cope in a mainstream environment. Together with the school we applied for an EHCP and were shocked when we were refused even an assessment. We did not realise at this time that the whole EHCP process is designed to be as difficult and complicated as possible, to put parents off continuing and to give LEA every opportunity to delay and refuse to help the child.

Fortunately, we contacted Jeannette after initial EHCP application was turned down and she guided us through the process and was able to explain at each stage what the options were. Jeannette put us in touch with suitable specialists (Clinical Psychology, SALT and OT) so we could gather appropriate evidence and build an accurate picture of our child’s educational needs.

Jeannette dealt with all communication with the LEA and all the documentation for the EHCP and we got to the point of a tribunal date. Having reached this stage, we were able to reach a legal agreement with the LEA on school placement without going to tribunal.

Our daughter is now in specialist school suitable to her needs and is finally able to cope with school on a day-to-day basis. She is starting to build friendships and has the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment.

Without Jeannette we would not have been able to get through the process to get our daughter the education and support she needed. Jeannette has been supportive, inclusive and kind throughout. We would not hesitate to thoroughly recommend her support for parents in a similar situation to us.

Mr T.L., East Sussex

Call tel. 0777 614 8787 for further information.

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