Jonathon Baron announced as Inspirational Teacher

TWELVE individuals, schools, and organisations have received awards from National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN) as recognition of their work with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The evening was hosted by celebrity guest Vanessa Feltz recently at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel, London, and saw nearly 200 guests come together to celebrate the work being done to ensure children and young people with SEND can reach their full potential.

Dr Adam Boddison, chief executive of NASEN, said: “It’s an honour that we as a charity can bring together a host of people from across the SEND community to celebrate and reward some of the most inspirational work that has taken place over the last 12 months.

“This is the second year running for our awards ceremony, which gives us the opportunity to say thank you to those people who make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND and who dedicate their time to helping them fulfil their potential.”

One of the winners is Inspirational teacher Jonathan Baron.

Lessons taught by Jonathan Baron, a dance teacher at Hillingdon Manor School, have led to the creation of a flourishing dance group called Autism with Attitude.