Tina Harvey OBE
Until recently, Tina was the Executive Head of an Outstanding all age special school for children and young people with severe and profound learning difficulties including those with an additional diagnosis of autism. Tina held this post for over 30 years, during which time the school expanded its roll by 90%.
Tina trained at Birmingham University, holds a Master’s Degree in Childhood Autism, and has spent all of her career working within the special education field. Tina was a National Leader of Education until her retirement from Headship.
As well as continuing to work as member of the South East South London Regional SEND team for Whole School SEND (nasen), Tina now also works as an Education Consultant, a varied and interesting role which includes SEND-focussed school improvement work.
Aside from Special Educational Needs, Tina's particular interests are school improvement, ethical leadership and leadership development at all levels including governance. Tina firmly believes in the power of coaching as a supportive professional development tool for colleagues.
Tina was awarded the OBE for services to Special Education in the King’s Birthday Honours 2023