Anne Hayward is one of the UK’s leading independent Inclusion/SEND consultants, recognised for helping organisations strengthen strategy, improve services and deliver better outcomes for children and young people.
Her career spans leadership roles across education, government and international consultancy, working with Local Authorities, schools, academy trusts, colleges, health services and voluntary organisations to develop inclusive systems that are practical, collaborative and sustainable.
“Anne has successfully developed our nationally acclaimed SEND Thresholds, Stepping Up Transition documentation and is leading our developments in the DfE funded KS4 Vocational and Post 16 Pathways across mainstream and specialist settings. These have been shared through DfE national webinars of best practice. She has been instrumental in our SEND and Inclusion strategies including reviewing our systems, processes, panels, services across education, health and social care. We continue to work with Anne as she delivers high quality outcomes, measurable impact and engages all partners very effectively.”
Laura Smith
Strategic Lead for SEND & Inclusion Gateshead Council
Anne’s professional background includes:
Today, Anne continues to support organisations across England, leading strategic reviews, workforce development, SEND reform, Graduated Approaches, Preparation for Adulthood and service transformation.
No two organisations are the same.
Anne begins by understanding the context, strengths and challenges of each organisation before working collaboratively with leaders, practitioners and partners to develop solutions that are practical, evidence-informed and achievable.
Co-production underpins every project. Children, young people, families and professionals all have a voice in shaping meaningful and sustainable change.
While Anne leads every commission personally, larger or specialist projects are supported by a trusted network of associates.
This includes experienced Headteachers, SEND leaders, specialist practitioners and strategic advisers who continue to work within education, health, social care and related services.
Bringing together current frontline experience with strategic expertise allows Anne Hayward Associates to provide clients with practical, bespoke and flexible support while maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency.
“Anne’s guidance during the DfE rollout of the Every Child Achieving and Thriving framework was invaluable. Her expertise enabled our trust to secure two further Inclusion Base bids while supporting our leaders through significant SEND reforms.
Thanks to Anne’s guidance, we now have a robust portfolio of evidence-informed Inclusion Bases, developed collaboratively with our local authorities and setting a standard for excellence in inclusive education.”
Jenny Nimmo
Head of Inclusion, East Midlands Academy Trust
SEND continues to evolve, bringing new opportunities and new challenges for organisations across education, health and care.
Anne remains committed to helping Local Authorities, schools and partner organisations respond with confidence, building inclusive systems that deliver meaningful, measurable and lasting outcomes for the children, young people and families they serve.
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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