Kate Sarginson is a specialist teacher and SENDCO Advisor with Reachout ASC whose professional experience spans more than two decades in schools, including roles as a Primary School Deputy Head Teacher and SENDCO across specialist, secondary, primary, middle and independent settings. Kate also works as a Lecturer in Education at the University of Cumbria in Lancaster where her work focuses on issues central to inclusive practice, special educational needs and teacher development in primary education.

“Over my professional career, I have completed Doctoral level research papers on the quality of SEND content in initial teacher education and the SENDCO’s role in practice change. I have also become a facilitator for Teach First delivering the brand new NPQ for SENDCOs and the NPQSL – an achievement which I am particularly proud of. Working with Professor Jonathan Glazzard from the University of Hull on a research project exploring the lived experience of Neurodiverse trainee teachers was also a particular highlight!

I find the schools I work with value my practical leadership experience, my attention to detail, my ease relating to pupils and my deep understanding of how pivotal Reachout reports can be for children contributing my specialist insight for EHCP applications, annual reviews and tribunals.  Having been a SENDCO for over 12 years in 3 very different schools I really want to do everything I can to support those in this difficult but rewarding role because I absolutely get it.”