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

I am extremely passionate about providing training and support relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities with the aim of increasing acceptance and understanding of neurodiversity and disability both within education and workplace environments.

I am an experienced teacher, SENCo and Educational Consultant, 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 am Chair of Governors for a local primary school and Vice Chair of Governors for a Post 19 specialist college. 

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.  

In my role contracting for a charity as an Educational Consultant providing parent/carer support, I work with many parents including those within the Home Education community. I am proud to be neurodiverse, having a diagnosis of Autism.  I can empathise with the challenges that are faced by neurodiverse people within the education system and in employment having experienced both first hand.  I also feel that my Autism provides me with skills that I have been able to develop and utilise within my work.  

With this knowledge, I can support individuals and companies to identify reasonable adjustments that can be made so that both employer and employee obtain the best workplace experience possible. 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.


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Kent Send Support

Training and Consultancy

Unit 12, Mountfield Road, Littlestone, Kent. TN28 8LH.
Tel: 07876 591645

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Fidget "Toys" for Older Teens and Adults.

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