Harriet Symms

Education Inclusion Mentor (Fixed Term Contract) @St Giles

Leeds, GB

Key Responsibilities- Provided 1-to-1 mentoring, group interventions and large-scale workshops, addressing the academic, emotional, and behavioural needs of students- Designed and delivered bespoke training for staff and parents on trauma-informed practices, mental health awareness, and effective communication strategies to create inclusive learning environments- Partnered with social services, schools and family support workers to deliver cohesive and impactful interventions, ensuring smooth transitions for students facing exclusions- Developed and managed innovative projects, including summer schools, designed to re-engage vulnerable young people and reduce the risk of NEET outcomes- Created detailed reports and data tracking systems that were adopted as regional best practices by the Leeds Safe Task Force.Projects and Successes:SAFER Summer School Project: Led the design and delivery of a six-week summer school programme for young people at risk of exploitation, focusing on life skills, academic re-engagement and building resilience.Parental Engagement Training: Delivered training to parents on strategies for supporting children with challenging behaviour, improving family-school partnerships and student outcomes.Youth Violence Interventions: Supported students involved in gang-related activities to re-enter education, resulting in reduced exclusions and improved attendance rates.

University of Winchester

Post Graduate Certificate of Education

Arts University Bournemouth

Performing Arts BA Hons