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Founding Director
Laura Castello
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I hold a degree in Psychology, a PGCE & QTS in primary & secondary education, a NASEN Certificate in SEND, a NCFC CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health and have taught in both mainstream and specialist settings. I have particular experience working with children who have not been able to access and engage in education provision due to social, emotional and mental health, neurodevelopmental conditions and complex learning needs.
My experiences as a mother of two children – with co-morbid SEND needs and diagnoses – and as a teaching professional have given me great insight and sensitivity to work with parents and professionals.
My experiences include providing support and advice to parents regarding the SEND processes and procedures as per CAFA 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015. This includes working with education, health and social care professionals. I have received training from IPSEA and also worked in a voluntary role for IASS supporting parents in preparation for, and during meetings.
Our Consultants
All of our consultants are IPSEA (1-3) Qualified. DBS and ICO compliant and have training in GDPR. All have lived experience of SEND and our team has an extensive educational background experience in mainstream and specialist schools.
Our specific areas of expertise include:
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SENCO
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Specialist Advisory Teacher
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Senior Leadership (Headteacher & Assistant Headteacher)
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QTS Teachers (Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Alternative Provision)
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Dyslexia Assessor
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Qb Check Practitioner
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Workplace Needs Assessor
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Job Coach
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Social Care
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Autism Spectrum Condition
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Demand Avoidance
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ADHD
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Down Syndrome
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Dyslexia
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What we do
SEND Support Services can offer a structured advisory and supervision service to Sensory Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals, designed to enhance practice, build confidence, and support complex casework.
This may include regular consultation sessions where therapists can discuss individual cases, reflect on clinical reasoning, and explore evidence-based sensory strategies tailored to children and young people with diverse needs.
The service can also provide professional supervision, creating a reflective space to review interventions, monitor outcomes, and ensure alignment with current SEND frameworks and best practice guidelines.
In addition, SEND Support Services can deliver targeted advice on assessment tools and reports, environmental adaptations, and collaborative working with schools, families, and multidisciplinary teams. This combined advisory and supervisory approach not only strengthens clinical decision-making but also promotes continuous professional development and consistency in high-quality sensory support provision.
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