Charlene Richard101 Kitchener Road,

Walthamstow, London, E17 4LJ

Mobile: 07984619724E-mail: cdrichard@hotmail.co.uk

Personal Profile:I am an accomplished post graduate, well organised and dependable. I can co-operate, make good relationships with people. I am a highly motivated individual always willing to go above and beyond to get the job done. I am, flexible and have an open availability; I’m reliable and hard working. I am very punctual and with an excellent attendance record. I am enthusiastic and passionate about learning and have the willingness to learn new things, I always enjoy a challenge and I have a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a team.

ObjectiveAlthough my recent skills developed are public sector based, I feel the skills I have learnt from my current and previous roles are transferable and would be of benefit in the private sector. I am now ready to secure a challenging and rewarding role within the private sector to build on my currently knowledge and experiences. I am also open to working abroad if the job requires me to

Work Experience/ Employment History:

Sept 2016 – Present Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea – Tri-Borough SEN Transfer Review Key Worker (Secondment)

Providing a key working role to children, young people and their families who currently have a Statement of Special Educational Needs by being the single point of contact

Undertaking the statutory transfer review process (under current legislation) and the issuing of finalised Education, Health and Care Plans or ceasing to maintain a Statement of SEN within timescales.

Coordinating person centred, outcome focused multi agency approach to the transfer review process

Providing effective and efficient commissioning of suitable educational provision and school placement for children and young people issued with an EHC Plan, with a focus on accountability for outcomes

Ensuring EHC Plans resulting from transfer reviews are person centred and outcome focused and based on evidence from children and young people, their parents/carers, schools and other education settings, educational psychologists, medical officers including therapists, social workers and any other professionals involved with the children and young people.

Negotiate fees with placement providers and ensure contracts are in place.

Oct 2014 – Aug 2016 Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea – Tri- Borough SEN Caseworker

Working within the Tri-Borough SEN team Providing comprehensive casework management and administrative

support to ensure the effectiveness of the SEN service Manage and process statutory and non-statutory casework within legal

and internal timelines Providing support to the SEN Key worker on casework issues involving

written and oral communication with parents, school and a range of professionals

Jan – Sept 2014 The UCL Academy -SEN Officer Assist in leading and managing administrative requirements of the SEN

and assisting the Academy’s SENCO Ensuring all records is up to date on SIMs Liaising with outside professionals for advice and guidance on pupils with

a need.

Organising and setting up Annual Reviews and taking minutes at these professional meetings

Oct – Dec 2013 Career Teachers – Supply Teacher Covering and teaching pupils on the absence of teachers. This required me to have excellent classroom management and

behaviour management skills

Jan – June 2013 Alexandra Park School Second training placement, completed with ‘Outstanding’ Teaching pupils from Key stage 3-4, including Post 16 in the following

subjects; Resistant materials, Textiles, Product design, Electronics and Food technology

Oct – Dec 2012 Walthamstow School for Girls First teaching training placement, completed with ‘Outstanding’ Teaching pupils from Key stage 3 -4 in the following subjects;

Resistant Materials, Textiles, product Design and Food Technology

2009 – 2012 Cardinal Pole Catholic School – Attendance Officer Raising Attendance and Punctuality across the school Innovate strategies for improving Attendance and Punctuality Leading workshops and mentoring pupils Good working relationships with parents and families

2006 -2009 Tom Hood Community Science College – Admin & Finance OfficerPA to Head Teacher (Promotion for Maternity Cover, 2007) Working in a demanding school office, providing constant

administrative support to Leadership team, Senior Management Assisting the Business Manager by raising Purchase Orders, raising

invoices and managing the school credit card PA to Head Teacher, assisting in day to day duties, working with

confidential information, minuting meetings and arranging meetings

Professional Development20/10/2016 Focusing on Health and Care in Education, Health and Care Planning (Council for

disabled Children June 2016 Mindfulness Champions24/05/2016 Neglect Campaign Launch (Local safeguarding Children’s Board)May 2016 Head Strong Mindfulness Essentials at Work27/04/2016 A Parent’s Perspective26/02/2015 Mediation Awareness Training 05/01/2015 Introduction to safeguarding Children (Level 1)09/12/2014 Person Centred Reviews27/05/2014 Safeguarding and Child Protection Awareness (Camden Safeguarding Children

Board)

Education:2012 - 2013 Goldsmith University

PGCE Design & Technology PASS

2003 -2006 Croydon College BA (Hons) Graphic Design 2:1

2001- 2003 Epping Forest College A Level Graphic Design B, A Level Media Studies CA Level Information Technology C

1996-2001 Walthamstow School for Girls9 GCSE’s: Inc. Maths, English & Science A-C

Key I.T Skills Microsoft Word Adobe Photoshop Intranet and E-mail 2D DesignExcel Adobe Illustrator Provision Map Writer FMS

PowerPoint Adobe Indesign SIMs.net TribalCapita One

Other details/interests I currently hold a Full UK Driving Licence My interests include reading, I enjoy listening to music. I have a keen interest in designing,

cooking and baking. Meeting and talking to new people is also a main interest I currently volunteer as a Catechist, my role here is Volunteer work helping confirmation

candidates through the confirmation programme, leading workshops, helping organise sessions and trips; Teaching Catholic values to candidates (This currently takes place during spring terms)

References available on request