Philip Wade
Occupational Therapist (Band 7) at The Percy Hedley Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Annemieke Akkermans
Philip has been supporting quite a few of my students, always with an open mind and a gentle yet structured approach. He is a wonderful colleague, who combines long-time experience and excellent skills with a good eye for socio-emotional and structural processes that concern both students and staff. He has been instrumental in setting up the integration team and the by now irreplacable ‘Oasis’ at NMS. Philip is an excellent teamplayer who fulfills a critical role in the continuously growing team of specialists. Students, parents and colleagues alike have been grateful for his valuable expertise, interest and kindness.
Bríd Ní Chatháin
I’ve worked with Philip for nearly six years now. He was a founder member of the Educational and Emotional Support Team at our school and and has been key to creating the support structure that we have now. His leadership and collaborative skills make him a perfect team builder. Philip shows the same interest, openness, respect and patience to students, parents and pedagogical staff alike. He has a wide range of strategies for children who need organisational, concentration, social or self-regulation support, and he shares willingly. He is warmly welcomed into every classroom and is universally loved by the children that he works with. On a structural level, Philip has worked steadily to advocate for and improve diversity and inclusion in the school and to promote systemic changes that would bring long-term improvements to the school. It’s a pleasure to work with Philip both on a professional and on a personal level.
Annemieke Akkermans
Philip has been supporting quite a few of my students, always with an open mind and a gentle yet structured approach. He is a wonderful colleague, who combines long-time experience and excellent skills with a good eye for socio-emotional and structural processes that concern both students and staff. He has been instrumental in setting up the integration team and the by now irreplacable ‘Oasis’ at NMS. Philip is an excellent teamplayer who fulfills a critical role in the continuously growing team of specialists. Students, parents and colleagues alike have been grateful for his valuable expertise, interest and kindness.
Bríd Ní Chatháin
I’ve worked with Philip for nearly six years now. He was a founder member of the Educational and Emotional Support Team at our school and and has been key to creating the support structure that we have now. His leadership and collaborative skills make him a perfect team builder. Philip shows the same interest, openness, respect and patience to students, parents and pedagogical staff alike. He has a wide range of strategies for children who need organisational, concentration, social or self-regulation support, and he shares willingly. He is warmly welcomed into every classroom and is universally loved by the children that he works with. On a structural level, Philip has worked steadily to advocate for and improve diversity and inclusion in the school and to promote systemic changes that would bring long-term improvements to the school. It’s a pleasure to work with Philip both on a professional and on a personal level.
Annemieke Akkermans
Philip has been supporting quite a few of my students, always with an open mind and a gentle yet structured approach. He is a wonderful colleague, who combines long-time experience and excellent skills with a good eye for socio-emotional and structural processes that concern both students and staff. He has been instrumental in setting up the integration team and the by now irreplacable ‘Oasis’ at NMS. Philip is an excellent teamplayer who fulfills a critical role in the continuously growing team of specialists. Students, parents and colleagues alike have been grateful for his valuable expertise, interest and kindness.
Bríd Ní Chatháin
I’ve worked with Philip for nearly six years now. He was a founder member of the Educational and Emotional Support Team at our school and and has been key to creating the support structure that we have now. His leadership and collaborative skills make him a perfect team builder. Philip shows the same interest, openness, respect and patience to students, parents and pedagogical staff alike. He has a wide range of strategies for children who need organisational, concentration, social or self-regulation support, and he shares willingly. He is warmly welcomed into every classroom and is universally loved by the children that he works with. On a structural level, Philip has worked steadily to advocate for and improve diversity and inclusion in the school and to promote systemic changes that would bring long-term improvements to the school. It’s a pleasure to work with Philip both on a professional and on a personal level.
Annemieke Akkermans
Philip has been supporting quite a few of my students, always with an open mind and a gentle yet structured approach. He is a wonderful colleague, who combines long-time experience and excellent skills with a good eye for socio-emotional and structural processes that concern both students and staff. He has been instrumental in setting up the integration team and the by now irreplacable ‘Oasis’ at NMS. Philip is an excellent teamplayer who fulfills a critical role in the continuously growing team of specialists. Students, parents and colleagues alike have been grateful for his valuable expertise, interest and kindness.
Bríd Ní Chatháin
I’ve worked with Philip for nearly six years now. He was a founder member of the Educational and Emotional Support Team at our school and and has been key to creating the support structure that we have now. His leadership and collaborative skills make him a perfect team builder. Philip shows the same interest, openness, respect and patience to students, parents and pedagogical staff alike. He has a wide range of strategies for children who need organisational, concentration, social or self-regulation support, and he shares willingly. He is warmly welcomed into every classroom and is universally loved by the children that he works with. On a structural level, Philip has worked steadily to advocate for and improve diversity and inclusion in the school and to promote systemic changes that would bring long-term improvements to the school. It’s a pleasure to work with Philip both on a professional and on a personal level.
Credentials
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Registered Occupational Therapist
Health & Care Professions Council (UK)Jun, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Occupational Therapist
Council of Professions Complementary to Medicine (Malta)Oct, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The Percy Hedley Foundation
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Occupational Therapist (Band 7)
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Nelson Mandela School (Berlin)
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Germany
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Integration & Wellbeing Pedagogue (Fachkraft für Integration & Wohlbefinden)
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Oct 2016 - Jul 2023
Client group - Grades 1 to 6 (ages 5-13) Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), socio-emotional and behavioural additional needs & LGBTQ+ students. Role: *Devising individualised plans and targets for students based on observation and progress. *Facilitating interventions to promote student independence and inclusion. *Liaising with interdisciplinary teams and external support providers to ensure holistic support and care continuity. *Planning and facilitating group programmes and projects. *Building and maintaining positive relationships with students and families, meeting evolving support demands. *Promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. *Animal-assisted therapy. *Advising educators on evidence-based practice strategies and techniques. *Adapting learning and play environments to provide safe, accessible, and sensory-friendly spaces. Achievements: 2022 - developed a school-wide mental health & wellbeing policy. 2022 - became deputy member of the extended school management team. 2022 - Nelson Mandela School became the first primary school in Berlin to be accredited as a 'Schule der Vielfalt’ (School of Diversity). 2022 - created the ‘Mindful Mornings’ group programme. 2020 - TQUK Level 3: Understanding Mental Health. 2019 - elected as ˋeducator of trust ́ by colleagues. 2019 - created ‘The Oasis’, a sensory-friendly safe space within school, for students to attend appointments and to visit autonomously as required. 2018 - introduced animal-assisted therapy programme (reading dog/therapy cat). 2017 - facilitated a seminar on inclusive education for student teachers at Humboldt University, Berlin. 2016 - created and developed the Integration & Wellbeing team (increased staff team from 1 to 5 and increased caseload from 1 to 40+ students over 6.5 years). Show less
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Inspire Foundation (Malta)
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Malta
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Complementary Services Occupational Therapist
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
Client group - ASC, ADD/ADHD, SPD & learning disabilities (ages 3+).Role:*Provided assessments, plans and interventions for clients (1:1 and groups) and training and support to staff and parents across the complementary services - Multi-Sensory Rooms (MSR), Therapeutic Creative Arts (TCA), Therapeutic Horseback Riding (THR) and animal-assisted therapy. *Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.*Developed and promoted the complementary services to ensure accreditation standards and KPIs were achieved/maintained.Achievements:2016 - article published in The Independent Malta supplement magazine 'A&H' (June) about sensory processing and Inspire's multisensory rooms.2016 - designed course content and delivered lectures as part of the Neuropathy module of Inspireˋs Level 4 course Disability Studies.2016 - TCA gained accreditation from the National Autistic Society (U.K.) and MSR & THR were reaccredited.2016 - Inspire achieved ISO accreditation.2015 - promoted from previous position within Inspire. Show less
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STAR Team Leader & Occupational Therapist
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Jun 2013 - Oct 2015
Client group - 25 hours-per-week therapeutic and social skills programme for young adults with profound & complex neurological, motor & sensory difficulties (ages 20+).Occupational Therapist Role:*Provided assessments, plans and interventions for clients (1:1 and groups) and training and support to staff and parents.*Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.*Intensive interdisciplinary working with physiotherapists specifically to facilitate hydrotherapy & hippotherapy.Team Leader Role:*Day-to-day management of all aspects of the programme (20 clients & 12 staff).*Responsible for monitoring, developing and reviewing programme content and delivery.Achievements:2014 - promoted to Team Leader for all 4 STAR programmes.2014 - initial pilot scheme programme was government approved and funded to permanent 5 days per week programme status. Show less
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NEW BEGINNINGS (NORTH EAST) LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Alternative Medicine
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1 - 100 Employee
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Team Leader
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Mar 2005 - May 2013
Client group - ASC, SPD & learning disabilities (adults).Role:*Responsible for the 24-hour running of all aspects of 2 challenging behaviour specialist services (3 clients & 15 staff).*Responsible for setting up services and supporting the transition of clients from long-stay institutions into the community.*Liaised with multidisciplinary teams, external services and families to create and facilitate individualised support plans and ensure a high level of holistic care and support.*Conducted staff interviews and completed regular staff supervisions and appraisals.*NVQ mentor/assessor for support workers.Achievements:2009 - NVQ Level 4 Leadership & Management of Care Services.2007 - NVQ Level 3 Assessor Award. Show less
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Support Worker
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Mar 2004 - Mar 2005
Role:*Supported adults with ASD, SPD and learning disabilities in independent supported living services in the community.*Provided 24-hour support with all aspects of daily life; personal care, household management, finances, medication and community access.Achievements:2005 - promoted to the role of Team Leader.2005 - NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care.
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Education
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2010 - 2013
Northumbria University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Hons), Occupational Therapy -
2009 - 2010
Gateshead College
Higher Education Foundation Course, Health Studies -
1995 - 1997
Newcastle College
A-Levels -
1990 - 1995
Thorp Academy (Ryton Comprehensive School)
GCSEs
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