SEND and Inclusion
Inclusion Team (ID 1034)
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Tamara SimmonsSENDCo/AHT
Tamara Simmons
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Tracey LukerAssistant SENDCo
Tracey Luker
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Naomi PalmerAccess & Inclusion Lead and DDSL
Naomi Palmer
Naomi joined Peter Hills in 2017 and is a valued member of the Inclusion Team. She has strong links with our community and goes above and beyond to support families connecting with local services. Her tenacity is an asset to be admired.
What is your educational background
I studied at Blackheath Bluecoats C of E School and left with VERY average grades (work hard at school kids!). I diligently set about undoing my misspent youth, reentering education and eventually retraining as a Psychodynamic Therapist. Â
What skills and talents do you bring to Peter Hills
I'm good at solving problems, an empowerer, a great listener, with a deep desire to help make a difference to the lives of others. I can help you with any worries you may have in relation to your child's education, behaviour and wellbeing. I am a great advocate for parents, I'm tenacious and dig deep and offer practical, and emotional support to help children and families reach their full potential. I will work with you in order to work through any barriers to getting your children to school on time and regularly! ÂChildren should be seen and not heard  Not on your nelly! My therapeutic core is always at the heart of what I do and I offer a safe space for children to explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences, no matter how big or small,  my door is always open
When you're not at school what do you enjoy doingI'm a real fan of music and festivals and given the time and opportunity I would spend most of my free time at one!
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Jackie TaylorMaths Interventions
Jackie Taylor
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Alex ColeELSA
Alex Cole
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Phillipians 4:13
Our Inclusion (SEND) department is committed to ensuring every child thrives, achieves and feels valued.
We believe that all pupils are entitled to a high-quality, inclusive education. Working closely with teachers, support staff, families and external professionals, our Inclusion team provides tailored support and personalised learning so that children can access the curriculum, develop independence and experience success. We identify needs early, celebrate every step of progress, and create an environment where differences are understood, respected and supported. Together, we ensure that every child
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Support we Offer
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ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support
ELSA provides dedicated emotional support for children, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and the skills to understand and manage their feelings. Many of our pupils face daily barriers to their learning and this dedicated space and adult supports their ability to share and regulate in times of need. |
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TEACCH
TEACCH is a structured teaching approach designed to support learners, particularly with ASD. It focuses on creating predictable routines, using visual supports, and organising the learning environment to help children understand expectations, develop independence, and succeed with confidence. |
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Colourful Semantics
We use Colourful Semantics to support children in developing strong sentence structure, vocabulary and understanding. This approach uses colour-coded cues to help pupils organise their ideas, build sentences and improve their speaking and writing. It is particularly effective for children who need additional support with language development, but benefits all learners by making sentence construction clear, visual and engaging. |
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Early Reading/Optima
Using Optima, we prioritise early reading so that every child becomes a confident and fluent reader. Our Early Reading Intervention programme provides targeted support for children who need additional help with phonics, decoding, fluency or comprehension. Using regular, evidence-based sessions delivered by trained staff, we ensure pupils receive the precise teaching they need to catch up quickly. Progress is closely monitored so that children build strong foundations and develop a love of reading from the very beginning of their learning journey.
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Access & Inclusion
Our Access and Inclusion Lead, Naomi Palmer, works within the wider team to ensure that every child and their family receive support in and out of school in order to succeed. Naomi oversees attendance, supports secondary transitions and has an in-depth understanding of how parents can seek support for housing and visa applications. She works closely with staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning. Through early identification, targeted interventions and ongoing guidance, our Access and Inclusion Lead promotes equality of opportunity so that all pupils feel valued, included and able to thrive.
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Makaton
We use Makaton to support communication and ensure that all children can express themselves and be understood. Makaton combines signs, symbols and speech to help develop language, understanding and interaction. Staff use Makaton across the school day—in lessons, routines and social times—to promote inclusion and give pupils a consistent, accessible way to communicate. This approach benefits children with speech, language and communication needs, while also enriching communication for the whole school community.
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