Supporting Local Authorities, schools, Academy Trusts and multi-agency partnerships to strengthen Inclusive provision through strategic leadership, collaborative working and sustainable improvement.
Anne is at the forefront of Inclusion developments both on the ground and at national level.
National Inclusion and SEND expertise. Practical solutions. Measurable impact.
Anne Hayward Associates works with Local Authorities, schools, academy trusts, Integrated Care Boards and partner organisations to strengthen SEND systems, improve services and deliver better outcomes for children and young people.
From developing Inclusion and SEND strategies and preparing organisations for inspection, to reviewing services, redesigning pathways and supporting workforce development, every project is tailored to the organisation’s priorities and delivered through genuine partnership.
Anne combines national leadership experience with practical implementation, helping organisations move confidently from strategy to action.
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Anne continues to work at the forefront of SEND reform, supporting local authorities and education partners to strengthen inclusive practice, implement national policy and improve outcomes for children and young people.
PROVEN EXPERTISE
With a career spanning roles as a Headteacher, Lead Ofsted Inspector, Department for Education Adviser, European SEND Consultant and Associate of the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTI), Anne brings a breadth of knowledge and practical experience of 0-25 years that few consultants can match.
PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION
Every recommendation is grounded in real-world experience. Anne works alongside leaders, practitioners, young people and their families and partners to develop practical, evidence-informed solutions that are realistic, achievable and tailored to each organisation.
LASTING IMPACT
The goal is never simply to complete a project. Anne helps organisations build stronger systems, more confident teams and sustainable improvements that continue delivering positive outcomes long after the consultancy has ended.
Anne Hayward Associates provides consultancy across every stage of the SEND improvement journey, including:
Anne Hayward Associates provides consultancy across every stage of the SEND improvement journey, including:
“We have worked with Anne over a number of years to support our regional SEND work across the Yorkshire and Humber. Anne has undertaken a range of reviews into specific areas of practice and has also designed and facilitated regional events on our behalf.
Her expertise, professionalism and collaborative approach have consistently added value to our work. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive with Anne’s insight, knowledge and ability to engage audiences regularly highlighted.”
Julie Killey
Yorkshire and Humber Change Programme and SEND RIIA Coordinator
Anne has worked with Local Authorities , Schools, Colleges and providers across England, leading strategic transformation programmes, workforce development and SEND improvement initiatives that create lasting change.
Every project is shaped around practical implementation, measurable outcomes and sustainable improvement, ensuring organisations are stronger and more confident long after the work is complete.
Every organisation has its own priorities, challenges and ambitions.
Anne takes the time to understand your context before working collaboratively with leaders, practitioners and partners to develop solutions that are practical, proportionate and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes.
By combining strategic thinking with hands-on implementation, Anne Hayward Associates helps organisations build stronger Inclusive systems that make a lasting difference for children, young people and their families.
Whether you’re leading strategic change across a Local Authority, preparing for an Area SEND inspection or reviewing SEND services, Anne Hayward Associates provides experienced support tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Anne Hayward Associates is a UK strategic SEND consultancy helping Local Authorities, schools, academy trusts and partner organisations strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Through strategic leadership, collaborative working and practical implementation, Anne supports organisations to deliver meaningful, measurable and lasting change.
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