OUR PEOPLE
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Our people are key to delivering great services, so we have great people!
Lee Boyce
Position - Chief Executive
Lee is Chief Executive at BDSIP. A highly passionate and committed leader, she is responsible for ensuring BDSIP delivers consistently excellent support on schools-led priorities across all our services. Lee has extensive ... View profile
Aasiya Hassan
Position - Head of Careers, Higher Education and Work Experience
As Head of Careers Education and Work Experience, Aasiya is responsible for leading in-school Careers Advisors, the Aim Higher Programme and the Work Experience Programme. Aasiya has over 15 years experience of working in ... View profile
Paul Claydon
Position - Senior School Improvement Adviser, Secondary
Paul is an accomplished senior leader with a successful record in Primary and Secondary education. An English specialist, Paul began his career in Essex and has held leadership positions in five schools, two of which were successfully ... View profile
Mike Ormerod
Position - Head of Central Services and Operations and Safeguarding Strategic Lead
Mike is our interim Head of Central Services and Operations and is responsible for ensuring the central services team provides first class administrative and systems support to the organisation. A Chartered Company Secretary, Mike is ... View profile
Kate Gooding
Position - Senior School Improvement Adviser and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Kate is a Senior School Improvement Adviser with over 30 years’ experience of teaching and senior leadership in inner London schools. Kate is also the appropriate body lead and moderation manager at BDSIP. Prior to joining BDSIP, ... View profile
Hannah Hamid
Position - Senior Inclusion Adviser
Hannah is a Senior Inclusion Adviser at BDSIP, with experience specialising in whole school inclusive practice, SEND strategic leadership and developing high quality first teaching. She is passionate about developmental psychology ... View profile
Andre Abbey
Position - Employer Engagement Manager
Andre is a work experience manager who is responsible for sourcing and securing work experience placements for LBBD students and building meaningful relationships with employers within East London and beyond. Andre has over 10 ... View profile
Naheem Akhtar
Position - Finance Coordinator
Naheem is our Finance Coordinator, who joined us in June 2021. He is responsible for answering finance enquiries, ensuring payments are processed on time and general finance administration. He also provides support to our team of ... View profile
Joanne Atkinson
Position - Executive Support to SLT
As Executive Support to SLT Joanne has played a key role in the set up and smooth operation of BDSIP’s business processes. Predominately her role is to support and facilitate the requirements of colleagues and to ensure that our ... View profile
Philip George
Position - Chair of Board
Philip is a solicitor and now a consultant to Birkett Long of Colchester, Chelmsford and Basildon, where he was previously Managing Partner. He headed up the firm’s Commercial and Corporate Finance team for many years and successfully ... View profile
Adedayo Badipe
Position - Principal Data Analyst
As Principal Data Analyst, Dayo leads on the completion of vital and statutory management information returns; collating, analysing, and reporting on the data collected to support schools. She keeps abreast of government statutory ... View profile
Helen Baker
Position - Secondary Science Adviser
Helen is an experienced Deputy Headteacher, Head of Science, and teacher. Having completed her Zoology degree at the University of Liverpool, Helen began teaching in 2004 via the Havering Beacon Partnership Graduate Teaching ... View profile
Ben Ballin
Position - Associate Geography Adviser
Ben Ballin is a primary consultant specialising in geography. As well as his work for BDSIP, Ben leads subject networks for Staffordshire, Shropshire and the London Borough of Havering, As a consultant to the Geographical ... View profile
Joy Barter
Position - Associate Group Manager, Early Years
Joy is the Head of the Council’s Early Years Service. In this role she works closely with schools and early years settings to ensure that provision for children in foundation stage provides the best opportunities for learning and ... View profile
Rekha Bhakoo
Position - Associate School Improvement Adviser
Rekha Bhakoo CBE is a highly experienced school leader, Lead School Inspector and a former Headteacher and Executive Headteacher. She is a Lead Assessor and Ambassador for the Inclusion Quality Mark Award and was a Regional Director ... View profile
Gillian Bratley
Position - Advisory Teacher
Gillian is an Advisory Teacher for Primary Computing and is responsible for supporting Barking & Dagenham primary schools in developing the computing curriculum, using technology, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams and online ... View profile
Debbie Brisco
Position - Associate Careers Adviser
Debbie is a Careers Adviser offering one to one careers advice and guidance to students in schools. Debbie started her long career as a teacher. She worked at the University of East London for 28 years within the area of ... View profile
Helena Brooks
Position - Inclusion Adviser, SEND and SEMH
Helena is an Inclusion advisor specialising in SEND and SEMH. After completing a Psychology degree, Helena worked in a specialist school for Autism and then went on to complete her PGCE at a residential SEMH school in Essex. Helena ... View profile
Molly Clarysse
Position - Associate Inclusion Adviser
As an Associate Inclusion Advisor for Primary Schools, Molly is keen to share a wealth of experience to support schools in meeting diverse and complex needs. She can provide support to develop engaging and productive learning ... View profile
Claire Clinton
Position - Associate RE Adviser
Claire has been an advisory teacher for over 20 years working in Essex, Redbridge, Newham and most recently in Barking and Dagenham. Nationally Claire has worked for DfE, QCDA, TDA and RE Today services. She is passionate about ... View profile
Simon Davies
Position - School Performance and MIS Support Manager
Simon is responsible for the operational running of the Education Data Management (EDM) and Management Information System (MIS) Support services as well as related work undertaken on behalf of Barking & Dagenham Council. Prior to ... View profile
Jackie Day
Position - Governor Services
Jackie is responsible for advising chairs of governors and headteachers on a wide range of governance issues and procedures, organising parent and staff governor elections, booking governor training sessions, and handling ... View profile
Tracy Evans
Position - Attendance Adviser
Tracy is an Attendance Advisor with many years’ experience in supporting families and young people to improve school attendance, enhance their life chances and achieve a increased sense of wellbeing. She has played an integral part in ... View profile
Hermann Farrington
Position - Associate Inclusion Adviser and School Improvement Partner
Hermann is an Associate Inclusion Adviser and School Improvement Partner, with 25 years experience of leading and teaching in a wide range of educational settings. He specialises in SEND strategic leadership, SEMH, curriculum ... View profile
Tracy Forsyth
Position - Associate Counsellor
Tracy has been an Associate Counsellor at BDSIP since September 2020 and has experience of working in both primary and secondary settings. She has a Level 4 Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling and, while she is naturally ... View profile
Melissa George
Position - Associate Counsellor
Melissa is an Associate Counsellor at BDSIP working with Secondary school settings in Essex. A registered member of the BACP with a Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, she works with an integrative approach drawing on ... View profile
Howard Gough
Position - Associate Integris Assessment in Schools Consultant
Howard’s work involves supporting schools using the RM Integris MIS system track pupil attainment and progress. This is using both the National Data Collection for Reception, Phonics, Y2 and Y6, and the LBBD attainment tracking ... View profile
Melanie Griffith
Position - Associate Counsellor
Melanie has been an Associate Counsellor at BDSIP since 2019, providing support for children and teachers in Dagenham primary schools. A trained nutritionist, Melanie led a wellbeing clinic for 11 years before training as a ... View profile
Mohammed Abu Hanifa
Position - Data Analyst
Abu advises and supports schools with the completion of statutory returns, producing analytical reports and identifying trends and supporting the school improvement team to target any initiatives. He provides effective analysis to ... View profile
Yasmine Hanna
Position - Work Experience and Employer Engagement Coordinator
Yasmine is a Work Experience & Employer Engagement Coordinator, who is responsible for sourcing and securing work experience placements for LBBD students, and building up good working relationships with LBBD schools and with local ... View profile
Louise Harding
Position - Literacy Intervention Lead
Louise is currently seconded to BDSIP from Grafton School as a Literacy Intervention Lead. She is offering training for schools in the Early Literacy Skills Programme; Laurel Trust Group Reading for key Stage 1, 2 and 3; Literacy ... View profile
Susan Hodgson
Position - Early Years Advisory Teacher
Susan Hodgson is an Early Years Advisory Teacher for BDSIP. She joined us in 2009 and is responsible for managing the EYFS profile moderation programme. Susan originally qualified as a Primary teacher before taking on the role as ... View profile
Richard Hunter
Position - Associate School Improvement Adviser
Richard was invited to become a DFE Consultant with a focus on challenging inner-city schools. He reviews international schools in Spain and Panama in preparation for their ISI inspections as part of his role as Director of Primary ... View profile
Beatrice Joseph
Position - Careers Adviser
As a post-graduate qualified practitioner – Beatrice is responsible for providing impartial advice, information and guidance to young people in schools and 6th forms. By utilising counselling skills and guidance practice she is able ... View profile
Joanna Kain
Position - Primary Inclusion Adviser
Joanna is a Primary Inclusion Adviser at BDSIP. She is responsible for raising of standards and achievements along with developing new and innovative ways to improve provision for primary-aged pupils with SEND with a focus in ASD ... View profile
Nicole Leah
Position - Inclusion Adviser
As an Inclusion Advisor, Nicole is responsible for developing new and innovative ways to improve provision for children and young people with SEND. Nicole has over 20 years educational experience and, prior to joining BDSIP, worked ... View profile
Sue Lewis
Position - Associate SEND and Inclusion Adviser
Sue Lewis is a qualified teacher and teacher of the deaf, and Associate SEND and Inclusion Adviser with BDSIP. Alongside her work with BDSIP, Sue has worked in mainstream schools, resourced provision, special schools and local ... View profile
Eva Louzao
Position - Associate Integris Assessment in Schools Consultant
Eva has many years’ experience of working for a local authority supporting schools with their MIS system. Since 2011 she has worked as an independent consultant specifically supporting RM Integris software. She has provided ... View profile
Naomi Lovell
Position - Associate Counsellor
Naomi joined BDSIP as an associate counsellor in September 2022. Her key focus is working with our primary school pupils from year one through to year six.. Naomi works to support children and young people as they ... View profile
Sonia Mills
Position - Associate Careers Adviser
Sonia is a careers adviser with twenty eight years of experience working in the Careers Service. Her role is to deliver careers advice and guidance to students in schools. Prior to joining BDSIP, Sonia worked as a Special ... View profile
Sarah Noel
Position - Associate Counsellor
Sarah is an Associate Counsellor at BDSIP. Sarah’s background is in social worker where she has worked for over 15 years with years with children and families. Sarah has a degree in Health Studies, MSc in Social Work and ... View profile
Yinka Omolabi
Position - Associate Careers Adviser
Yinka is a Careers Adviser, offering careers guidance to pre 16 pupils in schools around the Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Yinka has over 30 years’ experience, having begun her career with Hackney Careers Service, ... View profile
Surinder Panesar
Position - Associate Maths Adviser (Secondary)
Surinder has been involved in teaching and learning of mathematics for the over 25 years. He studied Mathematics & Physics (BSc), Control Engineering and ICT (MSc) and completed his PGCE at Kings College London (under the ... View profile
Haydn Pyle
Position - Associate Counsellor
Haydn is an Associate Counsellor working for BDSIP within a special school setting. She has a Level 4 degree in Therapeutic Counselling and is qualified as a Person-Centred Counsellor. Haydn has experience of counselling both young ... View profile
Saima Qaiyum
Position - Associate Counsellor
Saima is a counsellor at BDSIP and currently working in schools, in her role, Saima supports children who are experiencing a range of emotional issues both at school and at home. Saima has experience in the primary and secondary ... View profile
Teresa Regan
Position - Associate Integris Assessment in Schools Consultant
Teresa has many years’ experience of working for a local authority supporting schools with their MIS system. She has provided support and training which has enabled staff in schools to meet data management obligations and encourage ... View profile
Kath Sewell
Position - Associate SIP (Primary)
Kath is an experienced headteacher, backed with years of classroom practice in all areas of the school. Moving to London from New Zealand in 2004, Kath has taught and led in two countries and several different boroughs, creating a ... View profile
Melanie Stephenson
Position - Associate Counselling Service Supervisor
Melanie has been the Associate Counselling Service Supervisor at BDSIP since September 2022. In this role, she provides regular supervision for all BDSIP Associate Counsellors in line with BACP guidelines. She has a MA in ... View profile
Masuma Sultana
Position - Associate Counsellor
A Person-Centred Counsellor who works in an integrative way. Meet Masuma Sultana, who is a dedicated and compassionate Associate Counsellor at BDSIP since 2021, who has made a profound impact on the lives of both primary school ... View profile
Tanya Taylor
Position - Attendance Adviser
Tanya is an Attendance Advisor, working with schools to support pupils and their families to improve attendance and therefore their prospects. Prior to joining BDSIP, Tanya has several years’ experience working in primary schools ... View profile
Esther Thompson
Position - Careers Adviser
As a Careers Adviser, Esther co-ordinates the careers delivery in two schools, and negotiates the programmes of work to be delivered with head teachers, careers leaders and other staff members. She offers guidance and information on ... View profile
Michelle Vincent
Position - Careers Adviser
Michelle is a Careers Adviser based in schools offering one – one advice, guidance and information interviews to students aged 14-19yrs. Her role is to assist students in making decisions about their future and achieving their full ... View profile
Michelle Walters
Position - Associate Counsellor
Michelle is an Associate Counsellor at BDSIP, with experience of working in primary settings. She has a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Person-Centred Counselling with training in therapeutic counselling and ... View profile
Peter Warwick
Position - Associate Maths Adviser
Peter Warwick is a Maths specialist with over 25 years’ teaching experience, including class teacher, deputy head and inclusion manager. The latter is where his particular interest for supporting children with special needs and ... View profile
Karen Watch
Position - Attendance Adviser and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Karen is an Attendance Adviser, responsible for supporting improved attendance in a number of schools. She is alsof our DSL with responsibility for safeguarding within BDSIP. She has a degree in Youth & Community Work, is a ... View profile
Kathryn Webb
Position - Inclusion Adviser and Counselling Service Lead
Kathryn is a primary and secondary senior adviser with twenty years of experience specialising in SEND, Social and Emotional Mental Health, and Wellbeing. After completing a master’s degree, Kathryn qualified as a secondary ... View profile
Steve Wilks
Position - Associate School Improvement Adviser
Steve is a leadership consultant working across a several local authorities. He has over 20 years’ experience as a senior leader in schools in Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge. This included 16 years as a headteacher in a school ... View profile
Malcolm Willis
Position - Associate School Improvement Adviser
Malcolm is a highly motivated and successful educational consultant, trainer and coach with a strong track record of leading and transforming schools. He is an Ofsted Inspector with the Qualification for School Inspectors gained ... View profile
Georgina Wright
Position - Events and Marketing Coordinator
As an Events and Marketing Coordinator, Georgina is responsible for overseeing and facilitating our CPD courses, networks and conferences. She also ensures our events are promoted across social media and email communications. Prior ... View profile
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All of our delivery staff have deep expertise in their chosen field, with most having worked recently as teachers and senior school leaders.
Training & CPD
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