Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, Behaviour and Community, George Tomlinson Primary School

Parisa is an experienced educational leader, SENDCo, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Inclusion Manager with over 20 years of experience in primary education. She has spent the past decade leading SEND provision at George Tomlinson Primary School. Parisa is also a SENDCo mentor and is undertaking an ILM Level 5 Coaching in Education qualification.

Passionate about inclusion, Parisa is committed to improving outcomes for children with SEND and other vulnerable learners by ensuring that schools, families and professionals work collaboratively to meet individual needs. She believes in empowering practitioners through coaching, training and evidence-informed practice to create inclusive environments where every child can thrive.

Throughout her career, Parisa has led whole-school inclusion, behaviour, attendance and community engagement strategies, embedding SEND at the heart of school improvement. Working in a school where almost 40% of pupils are on the SEND register, she has extensive experience in SEND leadership, EHCP processes, specialist interventions, staff development and multi-agency working. She has successfully led her school to achieve Autism Accreditation, currently making it the only primary school in the borough to hold this award. Her expertise includes SEND strategy, inclusive practice, safeguarding, and supporting schools to develop sustainable, high-quality provision that improves outcomes for all learners.