Dean Linkhorn Education Consultant

Helping schools to be a better place

for children, families and staff

WHAT I DO

I am able to help with the following:

Advice, training and support about the education of children who have autism
Self evaluation strategies
SEND reviews
SEND training
SEND consultancy
Supporting parents
Headteacher performance management
Governor development

ABOUT ME

I have been involved in education since 1988 when I trained as a primary teacher in New Zealand. I have since worked in the following roles:

Primary Teacher (Christchurch (NZ), London and Sheffield)
Primary SENCo (Sheffield)
Support Teacher in the Autism Team (Sheffield)
Deputy Headteacher at Mossbrook Special School (Sheffield)
Headteacher Woolley Wood (Sheffield)
Headteacher Mossbrook Special School (Sheffield)

Through these roles and the work that I have done with children, schools and families I have gained the following experience and qualifications:

11 years Senior Leadership Team
Headteacher for two school Ofsted inspections
Leading a residential unit
Being a Headteacher for four residential Ofsted inspections
Chair of Sheffield Heads of Special Schools
Headteacher during a school rebuild project and two major capital projects
Post Graduate Diploma in Autism
National Professional Qualification for Headship

CONTACT ME

I am based in Sheffield. Please use the form below to get in touch or email