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Jo Dyall Special Needs Consultancy
Learning support for primary school children with additional needs in East Sussex
Jo Dyall Special Needs Consultancy
Primary School Teacher and SEN specialist
Training, support and advice on Special Educational Needs (SEN) in order to improve outcomes for pre-school and primary school children.
1-to-1 learning support
Learning plans tailored to meet the individual needs of your child
RECEPTION TO KEY STAGE 2
Academic tuition for children in all subjects as well as support with their social and emotional needs.
PRE-SCHOOL
A key focus will be “school readiness”, ensuring your child is prepared for school and ready to learn when they take up their place in Reception.
Private home tuition - fees on request
EHCP guidance
Practical help and support during the EHCP process
Independent and impartial information and advice to help you through an EHC needs assessment and the process of developing an EHC plan. Practical help with understanding the terminology and paperwork and representation to assist you at meetings during the drafting process.
Early intervention
Gain the skills to help your child learn and develop
Specialised advice, help and support with the four areas of SEN as set out in the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice:
Communication and Interaction
Cognition and Learning
Social, emotional and mental health difficulties
Sensory and/or physical needs
About Me
Through my PGCE in Primary Education, over 20 years teaching and continuous training and workshops in the field of Early Years and SEND education, I have gained an in-depth understanding of child development and effective learning, communication and behaviour strategies. I managed the Early Years provision at The South Downs Special School for 10 years and in that time developed the skills of both Teachers and TAs and successfully led the Early Years Foundation Stage through two consecutive outstanding OFSTED inspections.
As Early Years Manager, it was my responsibility to ensure all the children in the EYFS were receiving the best quality teaching and learning experiences and to use my knowledge and experience to support and train staff to successfully impact on the children’s progress. I have a broad knowledge and understanding of a wide range of Special Educational Needs, particularly ASD and have 15 years experience in addressing the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities.
I have a sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2014 and the EHC planning pathway having been part of the assessment and planning stages for potential South Downs children. I have knowledge and experience in person-centred planning and have consistently provided all children with the best possible opportunities to achieve their potential.
Qualifications and Training
Qualified Teacher Status BA HONS Textile Design; PGCE Primary Education
Speech and Language therapy techniques and communication support:
ASD Training
Positive Thinking on Behaviour, Sensory Perception difficulties in children with Autism
Play, Playfulness and Positive Relationships
Multi Sensory training
Application of Attachment Theory
EYFS: Learning and Development
ASD Child Protection and Safeguarding
Outreach Services
Supporting nurseries and early years providers
* Training to improve quality of provision
* Tailored support for children with SEND
* Bespoke advice to meet setting's developmental needs
Who I Help
Anxiety
When working with children experiencing anxiety, my primary goal is to enhance their confidence, self-worth, and self-esteem, empowering them to achieve their fullest potential.
ASC (Autism)
I bring extensive experience in working with children with autism, coupled with a deep understanding of strategies designed to promote holistic child development across all domains.
SEMH (Social & Emotional & Mental Health needs)
When working with children dealing with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) challenges I focus on cultivating a secure and trusting relationship.
Working Memory and Processing Needs
When working with children facing challenges related to working memory and/or processing difficulties I support them by implementing strategies to retain information and ideas effectively.
Speech and Language Needs
When working with children who have speech, language, and communication needs my experience enables me to facilitate diverse learning approaches, such as utilising visual support, to enhance their educational access.
ADHD / ADD
When working with children dealing with ADHD/ADD I harness my expertise and practical knowledge to employ strategies that enhance their focus and facilitate improved learning access.
Testimonials
Jo Dyall was an excellent leader of our Early Years provision delivering an outstanding education and facilitating the achievement of outstanding outcomes for the children in her classes. Jo worked with children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities including those with autism, those with a range of profound and multiple learning disabilities and a range of complex medical needs. Jo ran excellent workshops and support activities for parents and families and was very effective at supporting the transition into full time education for the children with whom she worked. Jo worked very successfully with a range of professionals including therapists, psychologists and Local Authority managers to provide the best possible wrap around support for her children and their families. In the time that Jo worked as the early years manager her provision achieved two concurrent outstanding judgements from Ofsted for the quality of education provided and for the outcomes of the children she supported.
Remo Palladino
Executive Head
The Southfield Trust
I have known Jo in a professional capacity for 10 years. Jo is an extremely caring and knowledgeable teacher of children with special needs. She is always able to support children in a holistic manner, seeking advice from the wider multidisciplinary team and embedding it into her teaching. This ensures children develop skills that are functional to their everyday living and their learning. Jo is very creative and motivates children to learn and communicate. She has always been passionate about what she does and this has created positive outcomes for the children she supports.
Laura Gozlan-Drake
Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
One word that best describes Jo is “AMAZING”
Jo possesses ALL the qualities Parents could ever wish for in a Professional to work alongside their child, with her passion to support, her understanding and her ever present encouragement, helping them to unlock and achieve their true potential.
Jo is friendly, approachable and undertakes her sessions in a kindly, empathetic, enthusiastic and fun manner.
Our daughter loves Jo, she looks forward to her sessions, works well for her and has made remarkable progress. Jo’s instinctiveness, expertise and experience allows her to tailor each activity enabling our daughter to engage, succeed and with Jo praising her efforts every step of the way, raising her self-esteem and sense of achievement.
Jo is a great support to both us as Parents and to our daughter. Jo listens to any concerns and offers sound advice in a clear and succinct way. Jo is an asset to us as a family and we feel fortunate to have had her input into our daughter’s progress. We would wholeheartedly recommend Jo – she is “AMAZING!”