Rebecca Smith

My name is Rebecca Smith and I am a qualified teacher with an Enhanced DBS certificate and up to date safeguarding training, SENCO and I have previously been a Head Teacher.  I have 28 years of experience in Primary Education and have also led and managed a successful school nursery.

I started teaching in 1997 and have taught in all age groups from 2 to 11.
Since I started teaching I have been a Deputy Head for 9 1/2 years in two different schools and a Head Teacher for 11 years in a rural, village location with two successful Ofsteds during my time there. For the past 5 years I have been a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Leader (SENCO) alongside my Headship. I have also been a safeguarding officer and the Designated Teacher for Children in Care for many years.

I am a member of The Tutor Association (TTA) and the Out of School Alliance.

Teaching Methods Include:

hands - on activities
use of manipulatives to support subjects such as maths
text books for more formal rote learning
whiteboards
interactive computer programmes
game based learning
project - based learning
explorative learning
creative learning through different media such as art, play, music
talk for learning
use of appropriate SEND resources to support learning

QUALIFICATIONS

BA (Hons) 2:1 in Sociology and Development Studies
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) 
National Professional Qualification for Headship 2006
Masters National SENCO Award 2022

Continuous and Relevant Professional Development (CPD)

Level 3 Safeguarding Training for DSL's 2026
Level 2 Safeguarding Training with The Tutor Association 2026
12 hour face to face Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work Certificate 2026
Specific Learning Difficulties in maths and Dyscalculia
Level 4 Mindfulness Teacher Diploma
Level 3 Mindfulness Diploma
Level 3 Mindfulness for Children Diploma
Supporting School Attendance: Understanding Emotionally Based School Avoidance And What To Do About It
Relational Practice as part of Ordinary Available Inclusive Provision (OAIP)
Lego Based Therapy
Autism and Demand Avoidance
Quality First Provision for Pupils with Severe Literacy Difficulties/Dyslexia
Get it right for Dyslexia and get it right for all
Supporting Struggling Readers
Phonological Awareness and the Alphabetic Code Knowledge

Personal Qualities

Patient
Supportive
Mindful
Creative
Firm but Fair
Organised
Musical
Resourceful
Adaptable
Enthusiastic