Dean Reilly-Sharp
Associate Trainer
Dean is an Attachment and Developmental Trauma Specialist working in the Education and Social Care sector. He is leader, advisor, and consultant for private care organisations and Local Authorities.
With near 30 years of experience in range of positions, if asked Dean will always identify first and foremost as a practitioner. In 2019 he set up Sun Connections to be a Humanscale company offering relationally based trauma informed training, support and guidance for families, schools, and residential homes.
His eclectic mix of experiences and skills has resulted in a broad knowledge base. His intuitively accepting and empathic approach enables him to build an understanding of individuals and organisations. This then facilitates a dynamic and engaging training approach. Dean very much 'walks his talk'.
Dean is currently studying for an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Families at Roehampton University.
| Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024 - Present | Therapeutic manager, Silverlinings School |
| 2020 - Present | KCA Associate Trainer |
| 2019 - Present | Director of Sun Connections |
| 2018 - 2019 | Consultant - Dorset County Council (now Dorset Council) Virtual School |
| 2018 - 2018 | Advisory Teacher - Poole (now BCP) Virtual School CiC |
| 2016 - 2018 | Deputy Head - Sheiling Special School Ringwood |
| 2008 - 2016 | SENCO of Virtual School - Dorset County Council |
| 2006 - 2007 | Head Teacher - Turnaround School |
| 2006 - 2006 | SENCO - La Mar de Carteret Secondary School, Guernsey |
| 2005 - 2005 | Lead Teacher - Granville House (Guernsey’s PRU) |
| 2002 - 2005 | SENCO - SCIPS, Penang, Malaysia |
| 2000 - 2002 | Curriculum Support Teacher - Patcham High School, Brighton |
| 1997 - 2000 | SEN Teacher / class teacher - Benfield Junior School, Brighton |
| Qualification | Organisation | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DDP Level 1&2 (now working supervised at Practicum Level) | 2018 | |
| National Award for SENCO’s | Exeter University | 2012 |
| BA Primary Education with QTS 2:1 | King Alfred’s College | 1996 |
Our other associates
- Ann Berry
- Brian Roberts
- Catherine Gordon
- Dean Reilly-Sharp
- Felicia Wood
- Gem Novis
- Heather Daulphin
- James Harris
- Jessica Tett
- Jo McAndrews
- Julie Revels
- Keith Davies
- Lynne Hipkin
- Maria Lawton
- Nicky Spencer-Hutchings
- Patrick Finegan
- Polly Wright
- Rachael Pryor
- Richard Waite
- Shashi Knott
- Sheila Mulvenney
- Suzi Moore
- Tom Pyne