From Compliance to Collaboration: Cultivating a Culture of Growth in SEND Schools

Thursday 3 July - 15:45

Liam Reece Andy Goodeve Nicola Holland

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Meet the Expert - Nicola Holland

Nicola is an experienced education leader with a deep-rooted passion for teaching, learning, and professional development. Since joining Billing Brook, a SEND school in Northamptonshire for pupils aged 4-18, in September 2009 as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT), they have held a variety of impactful roles including Literacy Coordinator for over a decade, Assistant Head, and Lead across primary, secondary, and sixth form phases.

Currently serving as the Quality of Education Lead, they are responsible for driving whole-school improvement in teaching and learning. For the past 4–5 years, they have also led Continuing Professional Development (CPD), championing high-quality training and mentoring for staff at all levels. A trained OLEVI Power of Coaching facilitator and dedicated mentor, they are committed to fostering a culture of growth and reflection.

Their core belief is simple yet powerful: every day is a chance to learn - for both pupils and staff alike.

In this session, Nicola shares actionable insights on:

The shift in culture from top-down to collaborative approaches.
The evolution of lesson visits into supportive, co-constructed experiences.
The coaching and mentoring ethos.

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