Dolores Assan

An articulate and highly accomplished Deputy Principal in charge of Pastoral & SENDCo with experience as a Specialist Advisory teacher, SEND Audit facilitator, and SENDCo (Special Educational Needs & Disability Coordinator) with over 30 years of experience teaching at primary (Classroom Coordinator and SENDCo) and secondary level (English and French to A Level, Foundation Classes as a SENCo). Outstanding track record of transforming the provision of learning and development opportunities for disadvantaged students. As SEND Audit facilitator enabled schools to critically reflect on the provision for SEND and its practices.   Specialist leader in education with refined communication skills and a passion for teaching. Dedicated to continuous professional development and training, currently pursuing a qualification as an assessor for exam concession. Demonstrated ability to upskill and manage NQTs. Aptitude for training and mentoring having delivered SENDCo courses at the regional level as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in SEND provision with 14+ years of hands-on experience in this space. Able to harness pedagogical knowledge and leadership qualities to exceed the expectations of pupils, parents, and educational institutions. Established a consultancy practice to support parents in writing EHCP and applying potential strategies for managing children with SEND.   

Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral & Inclusion

SEND Consultant

Eastern Partnership UK – SEND AptGO Audit Facilitator

NSPCC Safeguarding and Child Protection – Designated Safeguarding Lead

SLE – Specialist Leader in Education, The Training School, All Saints School, UK

SENCo Accreditation course, University College of London

PGCE – Secondary, University of North London (Metropolitan University)

BA. (Hons) French and Classics, University of Cape Coast, Ghana 

Diploma in Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana     

Eastern Partnership UK – SEND AptGO Audit Facilitator

NSPCC Safeguarding and Child Protection – Designated Safeguarding Lead

SLE – Specialist Leader in Education, The Training School, All Saints School, UK

SENCo Accreditation course, University College of London

PGCE – Secondary, University of North London (Metropolitan University)

BA. (Hons) French and Classics, University of Cape Coast, Ghana 

Diploma in Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana