Qualifications:
2002: QTS (GTP) St John’s School, Kempston and Cauldwell Lower school, Bedford.
2002: Diploma in Early Childhood Education, School of Education, Cambridge.
2001: MSc Human Communication, City University, London.
2001: Stage 1 BSL
1974: LRCSLT, School for the Study of Disorders of Human Communication, London.
Registrations:
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists: RC0003577
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice: ASLTIP.66
Health Professions Council: SL.4748
DfES Reference Number: RP 02/13711
Relevant Work Experience
2000-2006: Teacher, Therapist, AAC Curriculum Co-ordinator at St John’s Special School, Kempston, Bedfordshire. Staff training at St John’s and other outside agencies.
1988-2000: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for special schools in North Bedfordshire, visiting St Margaret’s, Grey’s House, Grange, Sunnyside, St John’s, Rainbow and Sunnyside schools. Also worked with adults with learning disabilities in Bromham Hospital and in community homes.
1976-1988: Part-time Independent Speech and Language Therapist.
1975-1976: Generalist Speech and Language Therapist, Bedfordshire NHS Speech and Language Therapy service (schools, mainstream clinics and adults in Bedford South Wing Hospital).
1974-1975: Camden and Islington NHS Speech and Language Therapy service (special schools and mainstream clinics and nurseries).