Episode Description:
This week on the podcast, Andrew meets school proprietor and spokesperson - Julian Roberts.
In their conversation, Julian details why he founded The View School and what they do differently for their kids. Julian also tells me about the time he was told to leave the class because he wasn’t reading well enough, and what his invisible gift is!
About the host:
The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.
Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.
About the guest:
Julian has been involved with supporting young people with High Functioning Autism and Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties for over 17 years. Holding a Honours Degree with an SEN specialism, a post graduate certificate in Autism; Julian has an extensive knowledge of Autism and how this impacts upon the individual and those around them.
Julian has a background in brand development for the likes of Persil, Abbey National, Marks and Spencer and Tesco. Julian formed SENviews ltd in April 2018, a training and support service for schools, colleges and parents in meeting the needs of SEN, and particularly Autistic young people.
Most recently Julian has been focused on setting up and opening The View School, a specialist SEMH & ASD secondary school in Edenbridge, Kent www.theviewschool.org. Opening in September 2019, The View School provides an opportunity for education and personal development to those young people who can not meet the demands of other educational settings.
Resources:
https://www.theviewschool.org/
http://theinvisiblegift.com/
https://www.kitall.co.uk/
https://www.onefineplay.com/
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