Hi, my name is Kirsten Terry and I am the founder of Kent SEND Support Training and Consultancy.

I am extremely passionate about providing support, advice and training relating to all areas of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities with the aim of improving mental wellbeing and relationships within family, education and workplace environments.

I am an experienced teacher, SENCo Educational Consultant and Trainer, working as an education professional for over 25 years.  I have worked across primary, secondary and  post 16 settings in many different roles. 

My qualifications include a First-Class Honours Degree in Education (BA(QTS)) and a Masters in Educational Studies (MA). I have provided training and information sessions for many different organisations including schools, colleges, Primary Care Networks, Early Help teams, CAMHS, charities and parent support groups.

I have an extensive knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities which includes Autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Tourettes, Sensory Processing and Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) to name a few.  

I have previously worked with a charity to establish a parent/carer support service and supported over 550 families during this time.  I am proud to be neurodiverse, having diagnoses of Autism and Combined ADHD.  I can empathise with the challenges that are faced by neurodivergent people within the education system and in employment having experienced both first hand.  I also feel that being AuDHD provides me with skills that I have been able to develop and utilise within my work.  

I believe in a positive and proactive approach.  We can’t change the past but we can learn from it and create a better future.