Principal Nicky Broomhall came into her role almost two years ago with extensive educational experience, most recently as a Deputy Head at another Stoke-on-Trent primary for six years. Prior to this, Nicky had been a senior leader at Star Academy when it was still Hollywall Primary School and started her career as a PE coordinator. Star Academy joined Academy Transformation Trust in April 2013 under her leadership.
Arguably more than any specialist area of education, SEN pupils require certain qualities for a good education. Here, Nicky Broomhall, Principal at Star Academy Sandyford, discusses how her school has embraced SEN teaching.
As special needs programmes have become an increasingly important consideration for mainstream educational institutions, SEN provision is now a hot topic of discussion for primary schools striving to offer that extra level of support to their pupils.
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