Meet the Inclusion Team

At Barrow Hedges Primary School we are proud that everyone contributes greatly to the implementation of Inclusion.  There are some key players in this, presented below:

Meet Mrs Michelle Rondeau– Inclusion Leader and Assistant Headteacher

Mrs Rondeau joined Barrow Hedges Primary School in September 2020 from another Cirrus Trust school, where she served as Assistant Headteacher (SENCO and Pupil Premium Lead), Mrs Rondeau brought with her a strong commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for all pupils. Starting during the challenges of the pandemic was both exciting and demanding, and she remains proud to lead and champion inclusion across the school.

Mrs Rondeau completed a Master’s in Education in 2019 and achieved the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators (NASENCO) in 2020. She is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Education (EdD), further developing her expertise in educational leadership, inclusion and school improvement. Alongside her role at Barrow Hedges, she is also a Joint Inclusion Lead across the Trust, working collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen inclusive practice and provision for children and families across multiple schools.

In addition to supporting all children, particularly those with additional needs, Mrs Rondeau is one of the school’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs), helping to ensure that every child is safe, supported and able to thrive within the school community. She feels extremely fortunate to work alongside a highly skilled and dedicated inclusion team, whose shared passion, expertise and commitment make a positive difference to children and families every day.

Meet Miss Tyra dehaney and miss faith long – English as an Additional Language Leads

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Meet Ms Lucy Gardiner – Family Support Worker & Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

Ms Gardiner has worked at Barrow Hedges Primary School for over seven years and has fulfilled a number of different roles including Nursery Nurse, Classroom Assistant and 1:1 Learning Support Assistant.  She has previously been trained in a number of specialist support strategies such as Maketon and Family Support.  In September 2015, the Senior Leadership Team identified Ms Gardiner as having great skills in the area of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities, Inclusion and Family Support, and following an application process, changed her role to Senior Teaching Assistant for Inclusion where she now offers great support to many pupils and families.

Meet Mrs Jo Cloves – Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

Barrow Hedges Primary School is very lucky to have a wonderful ELSA working at the school.  Mrs Cloves joined the school in 2015 and has contributed greatly to the social, emotional and behavioural development of many of our pupils.  She works across Early Years and Key Stage One (Nursery to Year 2) for 20 hours per week. Mrs Cloves have completed specific training relating to Emotional Literacy Support which is run by Sutton Local Authority Educational Psychologists.

Meet Ms Allyson Critchley – Specialist Teaching Assistant for Inclusion

Ms Critchley has worked at Barrow Hedges Primary School since 2010. In September 2015 she began working in her current role, providing high quality interventions to targeted groups of pupils.  Mrs Critchley has a Level 5 Diploma in Dyslexia and works hard to provide support to groups of pupils who require support with Maths or English.

Meet Mr duncan woolford- Healthy Schools, Mental Health and Wellbeing lead

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Meet Miss tyra dehaney - ADHD and Autism Champion

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