From Compliance to Collaboration: Cultivating a Culture of Growth in SEND Schools
Thursday 3 July - 15:45
Nicola is an experienced education leader with a deep-rooted passion for teaching, learning, and professional development. Since joining Billing Brook, a SEND school in Northamptonshire for pupils aged 4-18, in September 2009 as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT), they have held a variety of impactful roles including Literacy Coordinator for over a decade, Assistant Head, and Lead across primary, secondary, and sixth form phases.
Currently serving as the Quality of Education Lead, they are responsible for driving whole-school improvement in teaching and learning. For the past 4–5 years, they have also led Continuing Professional Development (CPD), championing high-quality training and mentoring for staff at all levels. A trained OLEVI Power of Coaching facilitator and dedicated mentor, they are committed to fostering a culture of growth and reflection.
Their core belief is simple yet powerful: every day is a chance to learn - for both pupils and staff alike.
At Derventio Education, we're incredibly passionate about the power of collaboration and shared knowledge in education. Many of us here have deep roots in schools - we're teachers, former leaders, and even school governors ourselves! This firsthand experience fuels our commitment to fostering a vibrant learning community.
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