I am the Office Manager of Fusion SEND Hub. I joined Fusion from its launch in September 2014, having previously worked for the Learning Support Service in Sheffield City Council since 2003 and have been an integral part of our Teaching School and Fusion SEND Hubs journey during this time. My role has developed with the growth and development from a teaching school to a SEND Hub, and the many services we offer to schools and professionals in the area of SEND. I provide organisational support to Olly and the rest of our Team, and provide a central point of contact between the Hub and schools across the region, the Local Authority, parents and carers and participants on the many various CPD events and accredited training programmes we run.
I was the co-ordinator for the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) programme; a joint collaboration between the Sheffield City Region’s TSA’s and Leeds Beckett University. I oversee the annual subscription sign-up of schools across our region to the Fusion School to School Support Service, working closely with Local Authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts and our Schools to ensure they get the best fit from our Service.
I facilitate the many professional learning events we offer and can support schools on developing their staff’s CPD needs in all areas of SEND. If you would like to know more about how Fusion SEND Hub can help you, please email me on thumphreys@fusionsendhub.co.uk