Ramrakhiani, Veena

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Forename
Veena
Surname
Ramrakhiani
Specialism(s)
Multi-sensory Impairment
Profile
A highly experienced and qualified senior MSI consultant with over 17 years operational and strategic experience of working within a range of settings including LA maintained, independent, specialist and community based.

Previous advisory role within Sense and currently lead MSI Practitioner for the Seashell Trust. Active member of working party of The National Sensory Impairment Partnership (NatSIP) project and pilot on Outcome Measures for MSI students (October 2015 – March 2016)

Extensive knowledge, skills and experience of :
Developing a range of home/school programmes and inclusion programmes for MSI students
Collaborative working with a range of professionals, including extensive work with local authority officers (education and care)
Delivering a range of coaching, advisory and mentoring support
Delivery of a broad range of bespoke training and continuing professional development into schools and other settings in order to build knowledge and capacity around MSI
Direct support to families and children and young people (0-25)
Profession
Specialist Teacher
Practicing as
Consultant MSI teacher
Qualifications
MQT in Multi-Sensory Impairment
MSc in Multi-Sensory Impairments and Complex Needs
Post Graduate Certificate in Education with specialism in Special Education
B.A. Psychology (Honours)
Based in
Manchester
Works
for a third sector or voluntary and community service (VCS) organsation
Works for
Seashell Trust
About the organisation I work for
Seashell Trust is a charity dedicated to providing a creative, happy and secure environment for children and young adults with complex and severe learning disabilities which include little or no language abilities. With the expertise of our specialist teachers, care staff, onsite therapy team, assistive technologists, swimming teachers and sports coaches, our students learn how to express themselves, engage with the world around them, become more independent and live safe, creative and fulfilling lives.
Areas Covered
  • North East
  • North West
  • Yorkshire & the Humber
  • East Midlands
  • West Midlands
  • East of England
  • Greater London
  • South East
  • South West
  • Wales
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
Services Offered
  • Advisory Services
  • Assessment Services
  • Supervision
  • Training
  • Other
Advisory Services Detail
MQ MSI advisory teacher visits Support and advice to plan and implement educational programmes - advice in differentiating the curriculum and access to the unique needs of the learner and developing objectives and IEP’s. Facilitate home/school programmes. Support and advice to professionals in a range of settings including education, care, community based and within the home/community.
Assessment Detail
Holistic developmental assessments, Deafblind Guidance Assessments, advice for EHCP and transition
Supervision Detail
Mentoring training MSI teachers, Intervenors, TA’s, residential staff and teachers supporting MSI children.
Training Detail
The development and delivery of a broad range of training courses and continuing professional development including (but not limited to) MSI awareness, tactile approaches to communication. Delivery of Intervenor course. Bespoke training to schools, residential and care teams on MSI.
Other Detail
Family support and planning events for MSI children and young people and their families.
Professional Memberships Held
National Sensory Impairment Partnership
ATL
Member of The Northern Dual Sensory Impairment Teachers Network (NDSITN)
Date of last DBS Check
01-Apr-2015
Registered with DBS Update Service?
N/A
Advisor's Website
http://www.seashelltrust.org.uk
Advisor's Email Address
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Advisor's Phone Number
0161 610 0100