Nathalie

I have worked in education for over 24 years, working alongside children of all ages and abilities in mainstream schools. My passion for inclusion has led me to develop a particular interest in special educational needs and over the years I have taught different year groups, set up my own childminding business, worked at Chickenshed and worked as a specialist teacher in a Primary school. As a mother of two children with SEND, my commitment to inclusion is never ending. I have therefore developed a particular interest in working alongside children with SEND and emotional difficulties.

- developing resilience: Activities to promote resilience can include 'Forest School' based approach style activities which require resilience over time (how to make a fire using flints, using knives, building dens...) based on chosen theme or emotion...for example 'Our task is to build a shelter for some little creatures that feel unsafe'

I am highly experienced in supporting children with social-emotional and behavioural difficulties. I help children to develop friendships and overcome friendship difficulties by teaching them conflict resolution skills, e.g. speech therapy activities to practise skills using Social Stories and self-expression skills, e.g. Zones of regulation and teaching them how to understand feelings using resources such as Joel Shaul's 'Conversation Train', 'Green Zone', 'Our brains are like computers' and "Size of the Problem".

I am experienced in supporting children to develop a flexible mindset by introducing a CBT approach to understanding feelings and recognising poisonous thoughts, and how to change a pattern of thinking (Tony Attwood's: 'Exploring Feelings -CBT approach to Manage Anxiety). All my sessions are bespoke depending on the needs of the child and I am able to also support them to overcome problems and rationalise situations by using role playing games, scenarios using social stories, and comic strip conversations techniques.

My passion and my commitment to inclusion has taken me in many directions:

• KS1 and KS2 experienced teacher
• Inclusion specialist
• I am presently a Specialist Teacher and introduced many intervention programmes to help equip children with the tools to succeed in mainstream:
-Social Communication groups
-Specialist Literacy classes based on a hands-on approach
- Managing Emotions Programme (Zones of regulation)
- CBT for anxiety and anger based on Tony Attwood
-Forest School to develop independence and resilience
• Developed and implemented interventions (RWI/Speech and language groups/Emotional literacy based on CBT techniques/Forest School)
• Experienced at working as part of a Multi-agency team (Speech Therapists/Ed Psychologists)
• Led training in SEND (Autism, Setting up an inclusive classroom…) for parents and teachers
• Set up a Forest School for children with SEND and emotional/behaviour difficulties
• Set and review targets for Support plans/Annual reviews
• Analysis of data and progress
• I am a volunteer and actor at Chickenshed Theatre working closely alongside vulnerable young adults and children to ensure that they are included both socially and creatively
• I set up an inclusive Childminding business, which was in high demand with parents of children with SEND. I was awarded Outstanding Champion Childminder in Enfield.

Forest School Practitioner, Archimedes Level 3 April 2019
NVQC in Childcare: Borough of Enfield Level 3 (July 2005-2006)
BA (hons): Oxford Brookes University: French (2:1) – July 1991
P.G.C.E. Institute of Education: July 1993

• Child Psychology Level 3 -ongoing 2019
• Child Protection June 2019
• Forest School Practitioner Level 3 -April 2019
• Prevent 2019
• Food and Hygiene October 2018
• Speech and Language Development -September 2014 (Level 3 Award in Speech and language Support for under 5’s)
• Makaton Course - October 2012
• Specialist SEN Champion Childminder-DCATCH (Disabled children’s Access to Childcare) Sept 2010-2-13
• Paediatric First Aid - May 2013
• Anaphylaxis First Aid - December 2010
• Safeguarding Children/Child protection - July 2011
• Health and safety in Childcare settings -November 2011
• Childcare NVQ – Level 3 July 2016

You are looking for an enthusiastic and fun person who believes that learning is all about growth mindset.