Katie Hassan
@katiehassan
SEND professional delivering legally compliant EHCPs and leading case decisions for children and young people.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I’m a SEND professional with experience across multiple local authorities, managing complex caseloads for children and young people aged 0–25. I focus on delivering outcomes through legally compliant, evidence-based Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
In my recent roles, I’ve amended EHCPs following annual reviews, drafted “high quality and legally compliant EHCPs using supporting evidence,” and attended multi-agency meetings and panel hearings to present cases for decision making. I also liaise with families and other professionals to ensure support is meaningful and well-coordinated.
Previously, as a Senior SEND Officer, I supervised 8 SEND officers across the 0–13 and 14–25 teams, oversaw supervisions, and supported case officers managing complex cases. I quality assured EHCPs, provided written and verbal feedback, and supported escalation work including Stage 1 complaints—gathering information in preparation for tribunal and attending meetings with multi-agency partners.
Alongside my SEND career, I bring classroom leadership experience as a Class Teacher, including early literacy and phonics leadership, curriculum oversight, safeguarding, and mentoring trainee teachers. That background strengthens how I work with schools, families, and post-16 settings to improve special educational provision and student outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SEND Officer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Manage a caseload of children and young people, amending Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) following annual reviews. Draft legally compliant EHCPs, liaise with families and multi-agency professionals, and present cases at panels for decision-making.
SEND Case Manager
Leicestershire County Council
Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 (5 months)
Managed a caseload of children and young people and amended EHCPs following annual reviews. Attended multi-agency meetings, drafted legally compliant EHCPs with supporting evidence, and presented cases at panels for decision-making.
Senior SEND Officer
Slough Borough Council
Nov 2022 - Apr 2023 (5 months)
Supervised 8 SEND officers and supported complex case management through supervisions and guidance. Managed complex caseloads (NEET, EHE, CME, EOTAS and/or LAC), quality assured EHCPs, supported stage 1 complaints preparation for tribunal, and collaborated on assessments, placements and funding decisions.
SEND Officer
Slough Borough Council
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)
Managed a caseload of children and young people, amending EHCPs after annual reviews. Produced evidence-based EHCPs, attended multi-agency meetings and panels, and liaised with families and other professionals to support decision-making.
SEND Officer
Bracknell Forest Council
Sep 2021 - Apr 2022 (7 months)
Managed a caseload of children and young people and updated EHCPs following annual reviews. Drafted legally compliant EHCPs with supporting evidence, attended multi-agency meetings, and presented cases at panel hearings.
Year 1 Class Teacher
College Town Primary School
Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 (11 months)
Taught Year 1 and managed day-to-day teaching responsibilities including lesson planning, assessment, safeguarding, and parent meetings. Led early literacy and phonics across Key Stage 1, including observations, training, and feedback.
Year 2 Class Teacher
Phoenix Infant Academy
Sep 2018 - Aug 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Taught Year 2 and managed day-to-day responsibilities including lesson planning, assessment, safeguarding, and parent meetings. Line managed staff, mentored 4 trainee teachers to QTS, and led curriculum subjects including R.E. and music.
Year 3 Class Teacher
St. Anthony’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Apr 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 4 months)
Taught Year 3 and managed day-to-day classroom responsibilities including lesson planning, assessment, safeguarding, and parent meetings. Promoted the Catholic ethos through leading assemblies, hymn practice, and supporting children in significant liturgical events, while mentoring a trainee teacher to QTS.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Reading
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Education
2015 - 2016
Grade: Outstanding
Completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), achieving an 'Outstanding' outcome.
University of Hertfordshire
BA Honours in Education Studies and Early Years, Education Studies and Early Years
2012 - 2015
Grade: First
Completed a BA Honours degree in Education Studies and Early Years, achieving a First.
The Westgate School Sixth Form
A-Levels, Post-16 Education
2010 - 2012
Grade: 2 A-Levels: B; 1 A-Level: C
Completed A-levels at The Westgate School Sixth Form, achieving grades B and C.
The Westgate School
GCSEs, Secondary Education
Grade: 3 GCSEs: A; 4 GCSEs: B; 3 GCSEs: C
Completed GCSEs at The Westgate School with A/B/C grades.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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