From D.N. - SENDCo of a mainstream primary school:

“Karla is a highly knowledgeable Speech and Language Therapist who has excellent communication skills and works well in a team. Karla also displays great resilience and has a truly person-centred approach. Karla is able to communicate well with parents. She is also able to model the strategies that she suggests and is able to engage effectively with the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle in line with the SEN Code of Practice. As a result of her work, provision for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs at our school has improved.

In particular, Karla has supported with the identification of need and implementation of communication and interaction strategies within our Early Years. She has been instrumental in helping us set up our school-funded SRP for children in Reception. See the following impact data for this class as the result of her work within a multi-disciplinary team:

- Attendance in this provision increased from 74.4% to 90% (Autumn 2025 vs Summer 2026). 

- A previously unsettled group is now working in a calm, structured, purposeful environment 

- An autism-friendly environment has been developed with clear routines, visuals and regulation strategies embedded across the day

- All pupils showing measurable progress over time using the Engagement Model to track progress effectively 

- There is a clear rationale document which outlines the support children in this group will receive

- In particular, one student improved their attendance from 24% this time last year to 96% this year as a result of this group being set up, provisions being put in place, and through developing a clear sense of belonging. 

- Through Karla’s advice and impact, we have been able to ensure that we are meeting the Section F Speech and Language guidance within each child’s EHCP within this class”