Lisa Pinkerton

Background

About Lisa Pinkerton

Experienced Education Consultant | Early Years & SEND Specialist | Inclusion & Mental Health Advocate Dedicated and highly experienced education consultant with a strong specialism in Early Years and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Former Deputy Head Teacher with extensive leadership experience, including time as Acting Head Teacher and Inclusion Lead, with a proven track record of championing inclusive, child-centred practice. Qualified NASENCO and specialist teacher in literacy difficulties and dyslexia, currently completing the professional report writing component. Also holds a Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing and is pursuing a Masters degree in SEND and Inclusion at Middlesex University. Deeply passionate about mental health and wellbeing in education. Qualified Senior Mental Health Lead and NurtureUK-trained, having successfully initiated, fundraised for, and led the development of a nurture provision within a primary setting. Designated Safeguarding Lead with formal qualifications in safeguarding and safer recruitment, regularly delivering safeguarding training to staff and colleagues. Holds a Masters in Early Years and several postgraduate certificates in early childhood education. Active Early Years Specialist Teacher Mentor and Local Authority Moderator. Currently working as a lecturer for Early Career Teachers across academy trusts and leading the NPQ in SENCO programme with Best Practice Network.