I have worked in the primary sector of education for over twenty five years in both Sheffield and Suffolk. In that time I have taught every subject going and held various senior positions, including a successful stint as a headteacher for five years.

My approach to education has always been an holistic one – thinking about the whole child – as 9/10ths of the job is ensuring someone is ready to learn and engage; once you’ve got that and you can capture their interest the rest often follows.

Two of my own children have complex needs who require high levels of support and care. I’d like to think that this helps me to empathise and understand the challenge for parents of those with additional needs.

I am the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo), for Pushforward. As SENDCo I am available to offer advice to staff and parents, make referrals to, and coordinate the use of specialist services (such as speech and language or occupational therapy), help arrange and attend any meetings or reviews, and refer for assessments (ADHD, Autism).

If you would like to contact me, please do so via either of the following email addresses – marc.careless@pushforward.uk or senco@pushforward.uk