SENCO
Charlotte McLaughlin is our dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and Deputy Head Teacher at Brookland School. With many years of experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Charlotte is passionate about ensuring every pupil receives the individual support, opportunities, and encouragement they need to thrive. She has extensive knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and specialises in developing personalised learning approaches that help pupils achieve both academically and socially.
Family Support
Meet our Family Support Manager, Vicky Vandervelde. Vicky has worked for Timeout Homes for over 6 years, starting as a Teaching Assistant in Riverbank Primary School, where she completed her qualification in Children, young people and families and has worked and built strong relationships with Local Authorities, Social Services, Charities to name a few.
Charlotte McLaughlin
Deputy Head Teacher
Charlotte holds a degree in Early Childhood Care and Education, a PGCE in English, and achieved a Distinction in the nationally recognised NASENCO qualification. Alongside her leadership responsibilities, she has specialist training in sensory processing and is a qualified Signalong Foundation Tutor, enabling her to support a wide range of communication and learning needs. Charlotte works closely with pupils, families, staff, and external professionals to ensure that every child is supported to reach their full potential and feel valued as part of our school community.