Vargini Ledchumykanthan

I am an experienced SEND leader who has experience of working in different settings, this given me a diverse and rich knowledge and of working children and young people with SEND, I am passionate about the inclusion agenda and work to put in place robust systems and processes to identifying needs and implementing robust evidence based provision to meet the needs of learner.

Strategic SENCO at Olympus School, Croydon (Part of the Horizon Care Group) (2025-10 – Present)

• Organising and delivering annual review meetings
• Collating relevant reports and evidence
• Setting up meeting and chairing meetings
• Distributing relevant paperwork to local authorities
• Overseeing the operational duties at Post 16 and Secondary provision whenever the Head Teacher and Deputy head teachers are away
• Overseeing statutory responsibilities of the EHCP process, managing files and student records
• Line managing TAs – undertaking appraisals and leadership dialogues
• Completing SEF and SIP reviews to support the school improvement process
• Analysing data and preparing reports to support Local Authority reviews
• Devising CPD session to support the implementation of Universal provision of support i.e. Zones of Regulation
• Working with SALT, OT and EP in the consultation process and implementing adaptive teaching approaches in the classroom
• School Examinations Access Arrangements Coordinator

Secondary Learning Support Integrator at Nexus International School (2022-08 – 2025-07)

• Maintaining Y10 & 11 caseload
• Coordinating 1:1 check-ins with learners on the learning support register
• Devising learner passports and plans
• Planning parent review meetings
• Collaborating with teachers to implement first-quality teaching
• Maintaining the Learning Support register and updating the database with new referrals
• Devising Learning Support Plans using the RIOT approach- Review, Investigate and Interview, Observe and Test approach
• Identifying and implementing Learning Support strategies in the classroom
• Specialist Assessor and administering Exam Access Arrangements for IGCSE and IB
• Assessing learners using psychometric testing. Tests administered; CTOPP, WIAT III, Woodcock-Johnson IV Achievement Battery tests, SpARCs & DASH
• School designated assessor- compiling assessment evidence for Exam Access Arrangements
• Acting as the Access Arrangement Coordinator, gathering evidence for the normal way of working and processing exam access arrangements in line with JCQ guidelines. Completed form 8 & 9's for Y10 & Y11's high stakes examinations (trial) and IGCSE examinations
• Delivering Maths intervention and study support programs to Yr 10 & 11 learners
• Organising coaching for learning sessions with learners to support agency and personal development
• Coordinating team around the child meeting with parents, educational psychologist and school counsellors

Teacher in Charge of the SEMH Satellite Inclusion Provision at Nexus International School (2020-09 – 2022-07)

• The effective day-to-day functioning of the Satellite Provision
• Plan and teach creative lessons, ensuring progress is made in the children's social, emotional and academic development
• Record data and contribute to reports on children's progress in line with school policies
• Liaise with colleagues within the host school to maximise opportunities for the inclusion of children with SEMH needs in mainstream classroom activities. ensure the effective day-to-day functioning of the Satellite
• Assess, plan for, and monitor the needs of each child in the Satellite, setting appropriate targets and ensuring that children make progress relative to their starting points
• Collaborate effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to integrated assessments and translating advice from other professionals into effective classroom practice
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, their parents and carers, with colleagues in the Satellite and the host and home schools, and with other professionals
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers to report children's progress and to facilitate ongoing collaboration between home and schools
• Provide regular information to the Heads of Schools on the effectiveness of the provision for children to inform decision-making and policy review

SEMH Outreach Advisory Teacher at Primary Learning Support Service, Robson House Netley Campus (2019-01 – 2020-08)

• Maintaining a database of referrals and caseloads
• Evaluating the impact of SEMH outreach provision
• Tracking and monitoring the progress of children on the SEMH caseload
• Updating children's files with logs of involvements and attending review meetings
• Working 1:1 with primary school children at risk of exclusion with SEMH or Neurodiversity needs i.e. ADHD, ASD, Specific Learning Difficulties
• Planning sessions and individual activities to support social and emotional personal development
• Observing individual pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural difficulties, feedback to teachers and SENCOs, Providing written feedback and advice on classroom strategies
• Planning meetings with staff and parents
• Advising and supporting individual pupils' targets and developing setting IEPs & Provision Maps
• Modelling and coaching/training individual staff
• Identifying and providing advice on strategies and resources to promote first-quality teaching
• Supporting the development of behaviour support plans and positive handling plans
• Advice and support on the use of social skills development programs
• Attending multi agency meetings for wholistic and joined-up thinking and planning around the child
• Compiling reports for EHCP applications and statutory meetings

Part-time interim SENCO at Preston Manor School (Prospero Education Agency) (2017-09 – 2018-12)

Part-Time Outreach Education Officer at Imperial College London (2017-05 – 2018-06)

Developing, designing, and implementing the '2eMPower' Project objectives

Interim SENDCO at St. Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls (2017-04 – 2017-07)

Head of SEN at Riverston School (2016-04 – 2017-03)

Inclusion Manager/ SENCO at Twickenham Academy (2015-01 – 2016-04)

SENCO at Berkeley Primary School (2014-02 – 2014-12)

Yr5 & 6 Numeracy & Literacy Support Intervention Teacher at Drayton Park Primary School (Hays Recruitment) (2014-01 – 2014-03)

Inclusion Manager at Sydenham School (2008-09 – 2013-12)

Inclusion Manager at Bow School (2006-09 – 2008-08)

Part-time Behaviour Support Teacher and B& A Consultant at Language, Behaviour and Learning Support Service (Merton Local Authority) (2004-09 – 2006-08)

Learning Support Coordinator at Holland Park School (2000-05 – 2004-08)

Curriculum Leader & Science Teacher at Wishmore Cross EBD Special School (1999-01 – 2000-04)

Science Teacher at Watermead School (Merton, London) (1998-09 – 1998-12)

Science Teacher at Archbishop Michael Ramsey TC (1997-01 – 1998-08)

Supply Teacher at Select Recruitment Agency (Croydon) (1996-09 – 1997-08)

Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A) in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements – University of Middlesex (Real Training) (2022-06 – 2024-10)

PGCE in Leadership and Management in SEN and Inclusive Education – University of Roehampton (2014-09 – 2015-08)

PGCE in Science (Secondary) – Institute of Education, University College London (1995-09 – 1996-06)

BSc (Hons) in Microbiology – UCL, University of London (1990-10 – 1993-06)

A level in Biology, Chemistry, Maths – Merton Technical College (1987-09 – 1990-06)