--- title: 'Rachel Adams-Constantine' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/rachel-adams-constantine' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/rachel-adams-constantine.md' date: '2026-05-13' description: 'Rachel is a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) at a London primary school. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and supporting children with additional needs, and working closely with teachers, families and external professionals to ensure the right support is in place. She has both professional and personal experience of working with children with SEND, giving her a strong understanding of the challenges families and schools may face. Her work focuses on early identification and practical, day-to-day strategies that help children feel supported and able to succeed in school. Rachel contributed to Nip in the Bud’s film on early intervention, explaining the role of a SENCO and how they can support children, families and schools to recognise needs early and put the right support in place.' taxonomy: tag: - 'Early Intervention' --- ![Rachel Adams-Constantine](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/rachel-adams-constantine/child-learning.jpg) Special Educational Needs Coordinator # Rachel Adams-Constantine Focusing on supporting children with additional needs, and helping schools and families respond early and effectively. ![Rachel Adams-Constantine](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/rachel-adams-constantine/rachel-senco.jpg)## Rachel Adams-Constantine ### SENCO Rachel is a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) at a London primary school. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and supporting children with additional needs, and working closely with teachers, families and external professionals to ensure the right support is in place. She has both professional and personal experience of working with children with SEND, giving her a strong understanding of the challenges families and schools may face. Her work focuses on early identification and practical, day-to-day strategies that help children feel supported and able to succeed in school. Rachel contributed to Nip in the Bud’s film on early intervention, explaining the role of a SENCO and how they can support children, families and schools to recognise needs early and put the right support in place. ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/life-of-a-senco/rachel-senco.jpg) ### Transcript: Life of a SENCO [Transcript: Life of a SENCO](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/life-of-a-senco) As a SENCO Rachel sees her role as advocating for vulnerable children. Although often parents are the first to spot some concerning signs, sometimes it’s… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/early-intervention-series/02.early-intervention-2-how-can-the-school-help/celebrating-diversity.webp) ### Video: Early Intervention 2: How can the school help? [Video: Early Intervention 2: How can the school help?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/early-intervention-series/early-intervention-2-how-can-the-school-help) Parents can benefit from speaking to teaching staff so they can discuss the child from each of their different points of view. The school might suggest… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/early-intervention-series/04.early-intervention-4-how-to-apply-for-an-ehcp/breathing.jpg) ### Video: Early Intervention 4: How to apply for an EHCP [Video: Early Intervention 4: How to apply for an EHCP](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/early-intervention-series/early-intervention-4-how-to-apply-for-an-ehcp) If the discussion between parents, the school and the GP establish that the child has special needs, this film explains how the parents, SENCO and Teacher… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/the-role-of-a-senco/rachel-senco.jpg) ### Video: The role of a SENCO [Video: The role of a SENCO](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/the-role-of-a-senco) Parents may be the first to spot some concerning signs, but sometimes it’s the teacher or the SENCO who might notice something in a child and want to bring… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) --- #### More about Rachel Adams-Constantine: - 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