Jane Murphy runs an independent education consultancy called SEN & Reading Services Ltd. She has over 20 years of experience as a primary school teacher, SENCO, and specialist reading teacher. Her services include strategic support for schools on implementing SEND reforms, observations and assessments of children with additional needs, staff training, and short-term SENCO cover. Testimonials from previous head teachers praise her passion for pupils with additional needs and positive, resolution-driven approach.

1. Email: jane@janemurphy.co.uk Tel: 07765994936 / 01457876550
SEN & Reading Services Ltd.
A former primary school teacher, SENCO/Inclusion Leader and qualified specialist reading teacher and a member
of NASEN, who has worked in local authority schools and a secondary academy.
Jane is passionate about raising standards and improving outcomes and life chances for children with additional
needs. She is able to work collaboratively with staff, governors, parents and various outside agencies to deliver
improvements and enhance relationships. Jane is committed to improving opportunites and outcomes for all,
irrespective of backgrounds, drawing on a breadth of personal strengths, skills and experience. She is supportive
and flexible, able to mentor and mediate effectively in order to actively improve provision and outcomes for
children and families with additional needs.
There are a host of ways Jane can help you deliver high quality SEND provision in your school, or educational
setting. Some ideas are listed below, however, packages are bespoke and support is always tailored to individual
requirements. To discuss your development needs, or to arrange a meeting, contact Jane directly.
- Support and advice for SENCOs new to the role, teacher and support staff on improving provision and
outcomes for children at ground level.
- Strategic support for SLT on implementing SEND Reforms thoughout school.
- Observations, assessments and recommendations for children with additional needs.
- Support with signposting, report writing and making referrals, (including statutory assessment requests), to
appropriate agencies and services
- Chairing person centred planning meetings and providing support and advice for parents and families.
- Staff training on SEND issues and developing reading approaches
- Short terms supply cover for SENCOs
- High quality delivery of interventions
Personal Profile
Positivity, natural ability to engage with people helping them to release their potential is one of Jane’s many
strengths. Her energy, drive, determination and dedication to sucessfully bring out the best in everyone is a gift.
Jane has a natural flare with children and is a talented, highly sucessful and outstanding teacher with a proven
track record. Her sense of humour puts people instantly at ease.
Lynne Burnley, Head Teacher, Oldham.
Not only passionate about pupils with additional needs, but consistently demonstrates her knowledge, skills and
experience through a positive resolution driven approach which accomodates the needs of everyone in the school
community. Jane has been a highly influential and respected member of our senior leadership team.
Mike Jones, Head Teacher, Failsworth.
Testimonies
Qualifications
BA Hons Degree in Educations & Literacy
NASENCO Award