Dawn is a qualified teacher of over 25 years. She has taught across the full early years and primary age ranges, with a number of leadership roles. Dawn has extensive experience of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including in specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND. In her current roles, Dawn supports SEND strategically across the North West and West Midlands as a Regional Lead for Whole School SEND. She also works part time at a local authority level as an Inclusion lead and Area SEND Ofsted Inspector.