I am Senior Education Officer within the national Inclusion Wellbeing and Equalities Team in Education Scotland with policy lead for inclusion and areas of additional support, including accessibility, dyslexia and autism.  My educational career began as a secondary school Design Technology teacher following 10 years working in the design sector. I have a range of experience supporting children, young people , families and colleagues through my roles as a teacher and an Inclusion Officer working for local authority, the Scottish Government and Education Scotland. My role involves collaboration and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and supporting policy development, all aimed at supporting our children and young people.