I am an Attendance Adviser with BDSIP. I work alongside school attendance leads to support them in making a positive impact on children’s attendance. One of my main responsibilities include meeting with parents of persistently absent children, to establish the barriers that are preventing regular school attendance. I then support the families to eliminate these barriers where possible. My role includes assisting schools to implement procedures and protocols to create positive change for their school attendance, and therefore improve their individual pupils’ prospects.
Prior to joining BDSIP, I have 14 years’ experience working in schools across Barking and Dagenham. During this time, I gained valuable experience and extensive knowledge in supporting children with varying needs, from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I had the privilege to support many children with SEMH and SEND. I am currently studying for a Psychology Honours degree. I completed my first year with a distinction, studying Childhood Studies and Child Psychology.
I am incredibly passionate about children having the childhood that they are entitled to. I feel strongly that all children should have equal opportunities to achieve their full potential. This passion is what inspired me to join BDSIP as an attendance adviser. I could see that as an organisation, BDSIP had an ethos that supported my enthusiasm to strive to make positive changes in children’s lives, and for all children to be given every opportunity to have the best possible outcomes. I feel proud to be part of making these changes in a child’s life.