GROVE's Founder, Jess is available for bespoke:
~Training~ ~Consultancy~ ~Speaking Events~
Jess' unique intersection of experience:
Professional Experience: Mainstream secondary education experience spanning over 17 years:
Teacher (English/Drama), Head of Department & Faculty Leader.
Whole school positions – ‘Excellent Teacher Mentor’, Professional Mentor (co-ordinating both initial teacher training & as was previously know ‘NQT’ induction).
Jess also worked closely with the SEND team of her most recent school advising on provision for Autistic students & whole school training Autistic experience.
Personal Experience: Late identified Autistic & ADHD person, parent to Autistic, ADHD, PDA children who have experienced barriers to attendance.
Academic Experience: Masters in Autism (focus on Autistic children & young people’s experience). (Note: 2022-2025).
QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING & CREDENTIALS:
~ BA Hons English ~ PGCE English/Drama & QTS ~ MA Autism (note: 2022-2025) ~
~ Level 3 Supporting Children, Teenagers & Young Adults with PDA ~ Level 4 ADHD ~
~ Enhanced DBS with barred lists ~ Designated Safeguarding Lead for GROVE ~
~ PREVENT ~ Safer Recruitment ~
~ Trauma Informed Practice ~ Holistic Nervous System Science ~
~ Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults ~ Suicide & Self Harm Awareness ~
COLLABORATIONS:
Jess also works closely with GROVE’s team of Mentors and Helen Edgar of Autistic Realms who is GROVE’s Education, Training & Resource Specialist.
Helen is a former Early Years/Primary SEND Teacher, late identified Autistic person & parent. Helen has written extensively on areas such as Autistic burnout, Monotropism, supporting children & young people experiencing barriers to attendance, low demand parenting & supporting Autistic children & young people in education.
You can view Helen’s work here: Autistic Realms
Jess will be hosting two new webinars soon – click the image for more information…
POTENTIAL TOPICS:
Barriers to Attendance
Autistic Burnout
Teaching, Learning & Curriculum for Autistic Learners
Moving Beyond 'Social Skills' Interventions
Moving Beyond Behaviourism
Understanding Masking
Understanding Autistic Experience
Sensory Experiences
Neurodiversity
TAILORED TO SUIT:
Schools & Colleges
Local Authorities
Multi Academy Trusts
Parent Groups
Organisations
Charities
Youth Groups
Businesses
FEEDBACK & TESTIMONIALS:
Webinar: Connection, Community & Growth for Autistic Children & Young People: “So professional, well researched, shining with neurodiversity affirming hope & embracing the potential of young autistic people!” Anon.
Webinar: Co-regulation & Monotropism: “You just radiate so much passion and joy when presenting, monotropic at its best! So much great knowledge and extremely well researched. The school and home scenarios you performed were absolutely brilliant too!” Scott, Autistically Scott.
Webinar: Co-regulation & Monotropism: “Very interesting and informative! It built on approaches we already share but provided extra depth and effectively related the concept of monotropism to everyday experiences. I also found you very easy to listen to and follow.”
Webinar: Co-regulation & Monotropism: “You are clearly so keen & passionate about your content however you were able to share that very informatively.”
Webinar: Supporting Autistic Young People with Barriers to School Attendance:
“Wow! Such an amazing webinar! Powerful for all of us listening. I’d love to share with school staff.
“Really really useful – thank you! The detailed background from Jess was brilliant.”
“Wow this is so informative and makes so much sense, you have basically recognised everything I’ve been thinking over the last year as my daughters situation with school has spiralled.”
A SELECTION OF PAST & UPCOMING EVENTS:
Positive Autistic & PDA Identity: The PDA Space
Connection, Community & Growth for Autistic Children & Young People: GROVE
Monotropism & Co-regulation: Act for Autism
What is ‘Neuro-affirming’?: The PDA Space
Barriers to Attendance & Autistic Burnout: The PDA Space (in collaboration with Helen Edgar of Autistic Realms)
Supporting Young Autistic People with Barriers to Attendance: Hampshire Parent Carer Network / Future in Mind (in collaboration with Helen Edgar of Autistic Realms)
Frequently Asked Questions: TRAINING, CONSULTANCY & SPEAKING EVENTS
CAN YOU OFFER TRAINING ONLINE?
Jess is able to deliver online training. You can choose one-off sessions or Jess can plan & deliver bespoke & responsive CPD sessions over a duration of time.
HOW IS YOUR TRAINING 'BESPOKE'?
Where possible, Jess will work with you to ascertain your attendee’s current knowledge & practice, to understand your objectives & intended outcomes & Jess will then tailor the content & delivery style to suit.
DO YOU OFFER ANY FREE TRAINING, CONSULTANCY OR SPEAKING EVENTS?
We will offer free services such as webinars from time to time, please subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
CAN YOU DELIVER ANYTHING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE? ASSEMBLIES FOR INSTANCE?
Yes! Why not consider having Jess work with a group of your own students to collaborate on this?
WILL YOU ONLY WORK WITH ORGANISATIONS IN THE UK?
Allowing for reasonable time differences, Jess is available for services outside the UK. Please contact us to discuss.
HOW MUCH WILL SERVICES COST?
Because each event is unique a quotation will be provided upon enquiry. Quotations will only ever be provided in writing.
WHAT MIGHT 'CONSULTANCY' ENTAIL?
This can be negotiated to suit your organisation & can cover every aspect of the school experience – curriculum, teaching & learning, transition planning, sensory audits & so on. You may choose to work with Jess long term & that could involve visiting your school, observing practice, meeting with parents/carers & teachers, analysing data & supporting to design & implement real changes to policy & practice. Shorter term consultancy may involve offering specialist guidance to particular teachers / TAs, departments or school leadership to improve specific areas of practice. Consultancy could also include working directly with your young people supporting them to establish a ‘Neurodiversity Council’ or ‘Autistic Pride’ club, gathering their perspective on their school experience for instance.
Update: Jess is currently fully booked for long term consultancy but may be available for smaller projects.
ARE YOU INSURED?
Yes, GROVE has Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance.