Lisa Holliehead

Strategic education leader with over 25 years' experience, including senior leadership as Head of School, specialising in SEND, inclusion, and neurodiversity-informed practice. Proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people through evaluation of provision, multi-agency collaboration, and influencing practice across teams. Experienced in analysing pupil needs, provision quality, and lived experience to drive improvement.

Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, safeguarding, and statutory processes. Committed to system-wide improvement and ensuring high-quality, inclusive provision for all learners.

Head of School at Breage CE Primary School (2022-01 – Present)

Lead on SEND provision and safeguarding practice within school setting, ensuring provision meets statutory requirements. Manage complex casework and coordinate multi-agency working.

• Lead on SEND provision, contributing to EHC needs assessments and annual reviews, ensuring provision is aligned with identified needs and statutory guidance
• Coordinate multi-agency input (education, health and social care) to gather and synthesise evidence for statutory assessment and review processes
• Analyse a range of information (professional reports, data, family views) to support evidence-based decision-making and appropriate provision planning
• Work collaboratively with families and professionals to develop, review and amend EHCP provision, ensuring plans are clear, outcomes-focused and achievable
• Manage complex casework, including cases involving placement concerns, high levels of need or differing professional views
• Prepare and contribute information for statutory decision-making processes and panel discussions, ensuring clarity and accuracy of evidence
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, using IT systems to ensure compliance with statutory processes and timescales
• Support effective communication between families, schools and professionals, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring information is clear and accessible
• Apply knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and Children and Families Act (2014) to ensure compliance and high-quality outcomes
• Support children and families in complex or emotionally challenging situations, providing clear, sensitive and structured communication
• Supported successful EHCP applications and provision alignment, improving outcomes, engagement and access to appropriate education for pupils with complex needs

EYFS / KS1 Teacher at Breage CE Primary School (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Supported children with a wide range of SEND needs, contributing to early identification and appropriate interventions.

• Supported children with a wide range of SEND needs, working closely with families and professionals
• Contributed to early identification of needs and appropriate interventions
• Built strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers

Class Teacher (EYFS / KS1) at Various Cornwall Schools (2018-01 – 2020-12)

Delivered inclusive teaching across diverse settings, supporting pupils with additional needs through adaptive and personalised approaches.

• Delivered inclusive teaching across diverse settings
• Supported pupils with additional needs through adaptive and personalised approaches

PGCE Primary with QTS in Primary Education – University of Wales Cardiff

BA (Hons) in English