Aspire Academy Trust

The Inclusion Team

The Aspire Inclusion Team is always available to provide additional support where needed. The team works closely with all Aspire academies to ensure strong communication exists concerning the needs of individual pupils and staff. Referrals to the Inclusion team can include requests for support from the Inclusion Advisors, SEMH and Trauma-Informed Schools Support, SENDCo support and Educational Psychologists.

Sally HannafordSally Hannaford

Director of Inclusion

Sally has worked in education for 25 years as a teacher, Headteacher and latterly as an Aspire Director and OFSTED inspector.  Sally is responsible for safeguarding across the trust.

IonaIona Stoddard

Inclusion Lead

Iona has been a primary school teacher since 1999 and, as a SENDCo in a range of settings, since 2003. She is a TiS UK practitioner and also a Team Teach trainer, delivering de-escalation and positive handling skills across the trust.

JamieJamie Price

Area SENDCo

Jamie has worked for the Trust since its inception in 2013 and has extensive primary teaching experience dating back to 2010. She has worked as a SENDCo in a range of settings and now supports inclusion across a range of schools. Jamie is also a TIS practitioner.

CC photoCamilla Carter

Area SENDCo

Camilla qualified as a teacher in 2009, teaching across KS1 and KS2 before moving to Sandy Hill Academy in 2018, completing the NASENCO qualification in September 2019. Alongside her role as SENDCo, Camilla has also been a Safeguarding Lead, Designated Teacher for Children in Care, Senior Mental Health Lead and a TiS Practitioner. Camilla has been working as part of the Inclusion Team since 2023. 

Sarah DingleSarah Dingle

Area SENDCo

Sarah has been a primary school teacher and a SENDCo for over 23 years in a range of settings. Sarah has trained as both a Thrive and TiS Practitioner. She is the Designated Teacher for Children in Care, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Mental Health First Aider. She is also both an Autism Champion and Dyslexia Champion.  

TM Head ShotTracy McLennan

Aspire Education Welfare/Attendance

Tracy works with school leaders to support regular school attendance and to provide guidance on school exclusions. She has worked in education for over 20 years and has been a senior leader both within the local authority and in schools. Tracy is a qualified SENDCo, TISUK practitioner and Mental Health First Aider.