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ABOUT JO

"   Finding the right support for a younger child can feel overwhelming. There is no single route or quick fix - every learner is different. What matters most is discovering what truly helps them learn, grow and feel understood.

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Drawing on over 30-years of primary education expertise (as both a teacher and a SEND specialist), along with the hard-won insight of a parent who has personally navigated the complex SEND system, I founded LEARNOUT OF THE BOX in 2016, renamed STUCKHUB in 2025. My drive is to champion children, providing early effective strategy - free from labels, red tape and delay.

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My bespoke Primary Needs Assessment (PNA) cuts through the confusion, revealing the root causes of learning barriers. Built specifically around the National Curriculum and essential foundation skills in Maths and English , the PNA delivers clear, measurable and actionable targets that work with or without a diagnosis. The targets enable any specialist to micro-plan and teach with precision, delivering focused and effective intervention that builds confidence and accelerates learning.

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You don't have to stay STUCK. Whether you are navigating a diagnostic assessment or moving past unsuccessful interventions, the PNA gives you the control you need. It provides the precise, relevant targets to immediately accelerate your child's learning. My drive is simple: to ensure every child closes gaps, achieves lasting success and develops a lifelong love of learning.  "

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Mrs. Jo Packard

BA (Hons) B.Ed QTS 1994 | OCR L5 Dip (SpLD) QTS 2016

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This is Me

Educational Experience:

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Specialist SEN Expertise

  • Educational Consultant supporting SENCOs in community settings

  • Primary Needs Assessor for children aged 6–13, creating detailed learning profiles

  • Developer of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and tailored 1:1 programmes for pupils with SpLDs and complex needs

  • Liaison with Local Authorities to advocate for families and guide them through the SEN process

  • In-class shadowing and strategy design to inform effective interventions

Teaching & Leadership

  • Senior Leadership roles: KS1–KS2 SMT and Head of Year (UKS1–UKS2)

  • Form Teacher (Years 2–5), combining pastoral care with academic progress

  • Core subject teaching in English, Maths, and Science across primary years

  • Specialist English support for pupils with EAL and SEN

  • Designer of transition programmes, including a comprehensive Year 3/4 handbook for parents

Creative & Enrichment Roles

  • Art Co-ordinator, leading whole-school initiatives in creativity and visual arts

  • Playwright and Producer of original school performances

  • Charity Lead, driving fundraising and community initiatives

Early Career & Wider Experience

  • Private Tutor for children aged 6–13, delivering curriculum-aligned support

  • Experienced Supply Teacher (Years 1–6, UK & Australia)

  • Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant providing classroom and individual support

Professional Qualifications:

  • BA (Hons) B.ED (Primary) University of Exeter 1994

  • Qualified Teaching Status since 1994

  • Registered with DFE Teaching Regulatory Agency 1994

  • OCR Level 5 Dip. in teaching learners with Dyslexia/SpLD (Primary) 2016

  • SpLD Qualified Teaching Status since 2016

  • PATOSS Associate since 2016

  • ENHANCED DBS | Portable/Unsupervised

  • Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance 

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