top of page

Helping Children Get UNSTUCK.

"   Finding the right support for your child can feel overwhelming. There is no single route or quick fix because every learner is unique.

 

I founded STUCKHUB to champion children by bridging the gap between professional expertise and personal experience. Drawing on 30+ years as a primary teacher, school leader and SEND specialist - combined with the hard-won insight of a parent who has navigated this system alone - I offer a unique dual perspective.

 

I know the weight of waiting for answers. My mission is to bypass the delays and red tape, providing children with the immediate, actionable targets they need today. No one should have to stay STUCK.​​   "​​

TRA
DFE
DBS
PATOSS
NASEN
be915243-d63a-471c-9c6f-e348f3717f5d.jpg

Mrs. Jo Packard

Specialist Primary Needs Assessor & Consultant

BA (Hons), B.Ed, QTS, OCR L5 Dip (SpLD) 

30+ Years of Primary & Specialist Experience

The Strategic Leader
​

  • School Leadership: As a former member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Head of Year, I understand how school systems and leadership structures function from the inside.

  • Curriculum Mastery: 3-decades of teaching across KS1 and KS2 gives me a deep understanding of the academic transitions and core subject expectations children face.

  • Transition Specialist: I’ve designed and led transition programmes to help pupils navigate the "big jumps" between year groups, ensuring they don't fall through the gaps.

  • Systems Knowledge: My experience allows me to speak the same language as school leaders, helping to align specialist support with the school’s broader goals.

The SEND Specialist

​

  • Clinical Evidence: With an OCR Level 5 in SpLD, I provide the robust, professional data required for statutory evidence and Local Authority (LA) processes.

  • The Graduated Response: I guide families and schools through the "Assess, Plan, Do, Review" cycle, ensuring the right support is triggered at the right time.

  • Actionable IEPs: I translate assessment findings into practical Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with small-step targets that teachers can actually use in class.

  • Classroom Shadowing: I have experience of in-class observations to see how a child interacts with their environment, ensuring my recommendations are realistic for a busy classroom.

Engagement & The Whole Child

​

 

  • Creativity as a Tool: As a former Art Co-ordinator, I use visual strategies to engage children who find traditional "paper and pen" assessments daunting or restrictive.

  • Visual Strategy: My background in freelance graphic design allows me to map information visually, translating complex barriers into clear roadmaps for children who think in pictures.

  • Confidence & Voice: Through writing and producing school performances, I’ve seen how "voice" transforms a child. I help pupils find theirs, building the self-belief needed to succeed.

  • Holistic Roots: From my years in teaching and private tuition, I’ve maintained a "boots-on-the-ground" connection with how children actually feel, supporting the whole local ecosystem.

I am proud to work across a truly diverse range of settings, ensuring that whether a child is in a busy state primary or an independent prep school, they receive the same dedicated roadmap to success.

 

School communities I am honoured to support include:
I’ve always believed that high-level specialist support should be a community standard, not a luxury. For decades, local schools and families have trusted my practice to provide the clarity they need.
In the Local Community

State Primary Schools

​​​

  • Camelsdale

  • Rake Primary School

  • Shottermill Junior School

  • Liphook CofE Junior School

  • Losely Fields Primary School

  • ​Grayswood Primary School

Independent & Preparatory

Private Sector Experience

​

  • Amesbury

  • St Edmund's School

  • Brookham & Highfield 

  • St Ives School

  • Cranleigh Prep School

  • St Catherines Junior School

  • Frensham Heights

  • Churcher's College Junior School

  • Prior's Field

  • Barrow Hills School

  • St Hilary's Prep School

  • Harrodian, Barnes

  • Hill House International Junior School, London

  • Northbridge House School, London

Specialist Partnerships

Consultancy & Targeted Support

​

  • Midhurst CofE Primary School

  • Fernhurst Primary School

  • Weyford Primary Academy

  • Bordon Junior School

  • Easebourne Primary School

  • Bourne Community College

The Evolution of STUCKHUB "Since 2016, my work has evolved from Learn Out of the Box to focus exclusively on the Primary Needs Assessment (PNA). I realized that while many can provide weekly tuition, there was a missing link: a specialist who provides the robust evidence needed to change a child’s entire school week. I chose to be that solution—providing the answers and the roadmap that ensure no child has to stay stuck."

BA (Hons) B.Ed (University of Exeter) • QTS (Registered 1994) • OCR Level 5 Dip. SpLD/Dyslexia (2016)

PATOSS Associate • Enhanced DBS (Update Service) • Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance

bottom of page