Sophie is one of the ECT development leads for the Trust. She is responsible for planning and co-ordinating the programme that offers a range of training for our ECTs and their mentors; this is in partnership with Ambition Institute and London District East Teaching School Hub. The fortnightly ECT training sessions, which are facilitated by Sophie and other experienced staff from the Trust, are adapted to meet the ever-changing needs of different ECT cohorts. Sophie also supports ECT mentors in fulfilling their role effectively and works with trainee teachers and apprentices as they embark on their teaching careers.

As well as delivering training, Sophie supports the ECTs through the modelling of lessons, team teaching, and planning sequences of lessons together. She is extremely passionate about education and ensuring all children across TTLT are receiving the highest quality learning opportunities; both inside and outside of the classroom. She works collaboratively with school leaderships teams to ensure the ECT's and mentors needs are met allowing them to flourish in their roles.

Alice works with the SENCO's across our 4 schools to assess children's learning needs. She is an associate member of the British Dyslexia Association and a member of the Professional Association of Specialist Teachers (PATOSS).

Alice works 4 days at the Trust

Soofia Amin has been working in the field of EAL and ESOL for the past twenty years. She has a wealth of experience in primary, secondary and further education. She works as a  Specialist Lead in Education for EAL, delivering training and advising schools on supporting multilingual pupils and their families.

Soofia is passionate about developing excellent practice for multilingual pupils whilst promoting their first languages as a resource in the classroom and the wider school. She offers training on various strategies needed to  develop a whole school approach to multilingualism, and is able to provide support and guidance to schools on this.  Her training has not only included schools across London, she has also delivered training to various SCITTS whilst supporting trainees in their practice at various schools.  Her work was recognised by the EAL Academy in 2020 through the EAL Quality Mark gold award and when winning the Pearson Primary school of the year. Her recent collaboration with Metropolitan University has ensured that teachers are developing up to date knowledge and expertise in this area. She is currently working with academics at the forefront of research in multilingualism and is striving to improve provision and practice for multilingual learners in the classroom and beyond.

We offer a wide range of support and services and we can offer a bespoke training session to suit your context. 

Helen Harris is our lead Trust SEND officer and has worked in the field for over 20 years. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion and SEND Provision

We believe that every child has the right to have their needs met. Our schools are inclusive of a wide range of abilities, differences, and identities related to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This commitment is clearly reflected in the provision outlined in each school’s SEND Offer. For example, Ranelagh includes a resource provision for autism, while North Beckton provides tailored support for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Across all of our schools, we adapt teaching through a tiered approach: universal strategies in every classroom, targeted interventions, and bespoke groupings or environments to meet more specific needs.

Our Vision

We are driven by a clear vision: to empower every child, regardless of need or identity, to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. We believe this is achieved through experiences of affirmation, dignity, and success.

Leading the Way in SEND

As a trust, we are committed to staying at the forefront of evolving practices in SEND, particularly in response to the dynamic changes currently shaping both society and the education system. We anticipate significant developments in the coming years and are committed to leading innovation in this area.

Investment in Expertise and Training

Our investment in SEND is reflected in our people. We ensure that every level of staffing, from classroom teachers to senior leaders, is supported by ongoing professional development. This includes training through the Autism Education Trust (AET), Team Teach, and other specialist programmes.

Our SENCOs and Specialist Teacher Assessor benefit from a strong internal support network, sharing knowledge and best practices across the trust. In addition, our school leaders are supported by our Special Educational Needs Officer, ensuring a cohesive and expert-led approach to SEND across all schools.