Schools are busy places, and inviting an external professional into your setting is a big decision. We understand how important it is to know that the people you work with are trustworthy, professional and understand the realities of school life.

As well as being a fully qualified Speech and Language Therapist and Autism Specialist Coach and Mentor, I am also a qualified teacher and taught children with Additional Support Needs for 10 years before becoming an SLT, so I understand the demands placed on school staff and the importance of practical strategies that genuinely work within a busy school day.

I am registered with:

• HCPC – Health and Care Professions Council

• RCSLT – Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

• ICO – Information Commissioner's Office

• PVG Scheme – Disclosure Scotland

And a member of:

• RCSLT – Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

• ASLTIP – Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice

I also hold appropriate professional insurance, and am fully safeguarding-trained.

Schools are very welcome to contact me for further information about my insurance, registrations, policies and professional credentials before booking, to ensure that I am a good fit for their needs.

I believe that good school support should feel collaborative, practical and achievable. I don’t come into schools and tell staff a thousand extra things to add to their workload - I’ve been on the receiving end of that and I know it’s not productive for either of us! I work alongside your team, get to know your pupils and their challenges, and help build confidence around communication and neurodiversity.

How I can support your school

I offer a range of flexible services, including:

🌻 Staff training
Practical training on topics such as Autism, Neurodiversity, communication, speech and language, Makaton, and Gestalt Language Processing.

🌻 Pupil & group support
Targeted communication activities, small-group work and support for individual pupils.

🌻 Consultancy & strategy
Observations, advice, modelling, resources and practical strategies tailored to your pupils, their needs, and setting.

🌻 School-wide neurodiversity support
Helping schools develop more inclusive, neuroaffirming approaches across the whole setting, and work towards communication awards.

🌻 Ongoing school partnerships
Regular visits to provide continued staff support, pupil work, consultation and help working towards relevant awards and accreditation.

🌻 Bespoke support
If you have something specific in mind, get in touch — we can discuss what your school needs and create an approach around you.

Looking forward to working with you,

Hannah

Not sure which service is right for your school?
Get in touch and we can have a chat about what you're looking for. No pressure, no complicated forms — just a conversation about how Sunflower could support your setting.