Emma Cambourne

I am a highly experienced, skilled and knowledgeable teacher of children and young people (CYP) with a range of neurodiverse conditions, in particular autism and complex speech and language needs (SLCN.)  

For more than 20 years, I have worked across a range of educational provisions, including mainstream settings, special schools, a Communication Base and an Autism Base.  My experience ranges from the Early Years to Key Stage 4.  I have worked as an Advisory Teacher for the last 15 years, across Somerset schools.  Within this role I have worked closely with SENCos, Head teachers, staff, parents/carers and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for autistic CYP and those with complex SLCN.   

I am committed to ensuring that all CYP with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have their needs accurately identified, and that they receive high quality provision which enables them to achieve their full potential.

My expertise includes:

• Identifying and reducing barriers to learning.
• Working collaboratively to identify achievable solutions.
• Developing individualised outcomes.
• Facilitating effective and supportive collaboration between professionals, parents and carers.
• Guiding and inspiring staff to develop inclusive learning environments to support pupils to engage with their education.
• Delivering training to help adults to understand and feel confident to support autistic CYP and those with complex SLCN. 

Qualifications 

• BSc Psychology
• PGCE – specialism in English
• Licensed tutor for Early Years Talkboost, Talkboost Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Qualified Mindfulness Teacher (Mindfulness Now programme, accredited by The British Psychological Society.)

CPD

• Licensed Tutor - Talkboost Early Years, KS1 and KS2
• SLCN training including - Picture Exchange Communication System (PECs)
• Elklan – ASD and Primary, Intensive Interaction
• Training to understand and support children and young people's mental health including Adverse Childhood Experiences, Emotionally Based School Avoidance, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Somerset wellbeing framework - A whole school and college approach.

Testimonials

'Emma was extremely helpful and really understood the needs of this particular child'

'Great advice around how we can support the child concerned following this consultation'

'Emma, you are a star. I feel at ease talking with you and that I can ask you any questions without you judging me. Thank you for your time. Very much appreciated' 

'I have thoroughly enjoyed participating in this course, and am motivated to put all I have learnt in to practise. Making changes, small steps at a time to break down communication barriers'