Ian is an Independent Board Director at Sense Inclusion and has supported the organisation since its early development.
He brings nearly 20 years’ experience in primary education on the Isle of Wight, including work within mainstream and specialist education, alongside significant experience of school governance.
Ian has extensive experience supporting children with SEND, particularly children with speech, language and communication needs, social development needs and emotional difficulties. His educational background provides an important independent perspective on the quality and effectiveness of provision.
His particular areas of expertise include education, SEND and inclusion, educational quality assurance, governance, policy and practice, safeguarding oversight and supporting social and emotional development.
Within Sense Inclusion, Ian contributes to governance, quality assurance and service improvement, providing independent scrutiny, professional challenge and support to the leadership team.
His role helps ensure that the organisation remains accountable, reflective and focused on maintaining high standards for the children and young people it supports.