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About JO

"  Finding the right support for a child can feel overwhelming. I help by offering expert, tailored guidance rooted in both professional and personal experience. Every child deserves a voice and the chance to thrive—and nurturing a love of learning is at the heart of what I do.

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With decades of teaching across state and independent schools, I’ve supported learners from the gifted to those with Autism, SpLDs, and complex needs. As a parent who has navigated the system for my own son, I understand the challenges families face first-hand.

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I founded Learn Out of the Box in 2016 to make early intervention accessible—without labels, red tape, or delay. My bespoke Maths and English assessments identify gaps quickly and guide child-centred teaching so children can move forward with confidence.  "

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​Jo BA (Hons), B.Ed QTS, Dip SpLD 

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Educational Experience

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Specialist SEN Expertise

  • Educational Consultant supporting SENCOs in community settings

  • Academic Needs Assessor for children aged 6–13, creating detailed learning profiles

  • Developer of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and tailored 1:1 programmes for pupils with SpLDs and complex needs

  • Liaison with Local Authorities to advocate for families and guide them through the SEN process

  • In-class shadowing and strategy design to inform effective interventions

Teaching & Leadership

  • Senior Leadership roles: KS1–KS2 SMT and Head of Year (UKS1–UKS2)

  • Form Teacher (Years 2–5), combining pastoral care with academic progress

  • Core subject teaching in English, Maths, and Science across primary years

  • Specialist English support for pupils with EAL and SEN

  • Designer of transition programmes, including a comprehensive Year 3/4 handbook for parents

Creative & Enrichment Roles

  • Art Co-ordinator, leading whole-school initiatives in creativity and visual arts

  • Playwright and Producer of original school performances

  • Charity Lead, driving fundraising and community initiatives

Early Career & Wider Experience

  • Private Tutor for children aged 6–13, delivering curriculum-aligned support

  • Experienced Supply Teacher (Years 1–6, UK & Australia)

  • Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant providing classroom and individual support

Professional Qualifications

  • BA (Hons) B.ED (Primary) University of Exeter 1994

  • Qualified Teaching Status since 1994

  • Registered with DFE Teaching Regulatory Agency 1994

  • OCR 5 Dip. in teaching learners with Dyslexia/SpLD (Primary) 2016

  • SpLD Qualified Teaching Status since 2016

  • PATOSS Associate

  • ENHANCED DBS | Portable/Unsupervised

  • Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance 

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