Training and Consultation in Special Educational Needs and Disability, Specialising in Autism for Parents, Professionals, Schools, Nurseries, Businesses and Organisations
The SEND Trainer
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The SEND Trainer, was set up in 2018, following 25 years, expertise in Local Authority Education and SEND. We also have extensive personal knowledge around SEND. Our aim is to provide professional, quality and friendly services which can be accessed by parents, children, carers and professionals.
Tel: 07814 056880
ABOUT ME
EMMA
Specialist Teacher in Special Educational Needs
BA (QTS) Hons, EYPS, NNEB. PTUK
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Email: emma.kaye@thesendtrainer.co.uk
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I have an extensive background in Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND), specialising in Neurodiversity.
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I have worked within education for over twenty-five years, and as a teacher for over twenty years. I qualified as a Nursery Nurse in 1990 and spent several years working in nurseries and schools. I then went on to train as a Teacher at Christchurch University in Canterbury, qualifying in 1999. Once I qualified, I went on to work in several schools as a primary school Teacher, before moving on to become a Children’s Centre teacher, where I was responsible for the education in the centre, that received an outstanding Ofsted. After 13 years working in the Children’s Centre, I left to become a Specialist Teacher in special educational needs for the Local Authority in Kent.
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In September 2018, I left the Specialist Teaching Service to set up my own business, delivering training and consultancy advice both face to face and online, to Parents, Nurseries, Schools, fostering agencies and Organisations, on all areas of SEND and Neurodiversity. Since 2018, I have trained thousands of parents, professionals, and organisations across the world.
Over the years I have gained expertise and additional training through the following areas.
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Language for Learning, Trainer of Trainers
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Makaton – level 1
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Makaton – level 2
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Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play – PTUK
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Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy – PTUK
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Autplay Play Therapy – (play therapy for Autistic Children)
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Trauma Play Therapy – Trauma Academy
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Creative Clinical Supervisor - PTUK
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Yoga Teacher Training for Children – Yoga Alliance
ABOUT ME
TRISTAN
Specialist Teacher in Special Educational Needs
The Anna Freud Centre, Mencap
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Email: tristan@thesendtrainer.co.uk
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I have extensive knowledge of Neurodivergency specialising in Autism and mental health within children and adults. I am neurodivergent myself and I currently deliver the core National Autism Training Program on behalf of National Health England via the Anna Freud Centre, London. The program is a train the trainer program aimed at professionals working within autism and mental health settings.
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In addition, I am an expert by experience, registered with the Anna Freud centre and the National Autistic Society. I am part of a groundbreaking program in partnership with the Kent and Medway Medical School and the Kent Autistic Trust, delivering autistic insight and training to trainee medical students.
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I previously worked in the criminal justice system for over 30 years, assessing and supporting neurodivergent police & staff, with reasonable adjustments within the working environment. I was a Police lead for autism and a member of the National Police Autism Association, helping to develop better practice for working with autistic people.
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I joined The SEND Trainer Ltd in September 2023, to offer training and consultancy advice to businesses and organisations who wish to support their neurodivergent staff and clients and gain a better understanding of Autism and inclusion. I offer online and face to face training, one to one consultancy advice and reasonable adjustment assessments and recommendations.
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I also conduct training for NHS staff on learning disabilities and autism on behalf of MENCAP as a Tier 2 Oliver McGowan trainer.
Over the years I have gained expertise and additional training through the following areas.
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Crystal Clear Disability Autistic Lead– Kent Police
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Trainer for Mencap, Oliver McGowan mandatory training
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National Police Autistic Association - Conferences
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National Autistic Society training on Public Speaking skills
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National Autistic Society trained facilitator.
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Member of the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, Transforming Neurodiversity Support Programme Board
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Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families - Professional trainer of the National Autism Training Program
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Kent and Medway Medical School – Medical student training program
TESTIMONIALS
Here what some of our clients say about us
EMMA KAYE
Freelance SEND Teacher, Trainer and Consultant Play Therapist
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Email: emma.kaye@thesendtrainer.co.uk
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TRISTAN KAYE
Specialist Trainer and Facilitator Neurodivergencey
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Email: tristan@thesendtrainer.co.uk
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Tel: 07814 056880
