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Editor Louise Alkema editor@senmagazine.co.uk 01200 409810 Advertising sales Denise Williamson Advertising Sales Manager denise@senmagazine.co.uk 01200 409808 Administration Anita Crossley (left) anita@senmagazine.co.uk 01200 409802 Amanda Harrison (centre) office@senmagazine.co.uk 01200 409804/800 Dawn Thompson (right) dawn@senmagazine.co.uk 01200 409804/800 Design Rob Parry design@senmagazine.co.uk Director Jeremy Nicholls Disclaimer The opinions expressed in SEN Magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. The publisher cannot be held liable for incorrect information, omissions or the opinions of third parties. SEN Magazine Ltd Chapel House, 5 Shawbridge Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1LY Tel 01200 409800 Fax 01200 409809 Email info@senmagazine.co.uk senmagazine.co.uk July • August 2020 Issue 107 Earlier this year, I stepped down as Editor of SEN Magazine on health grounds, following an operation to remove a brain tumour. Unfortunately, my cancer is not curable but, as an out-patient of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, I am receiving excellent treatment aimed at keeping it at bay for as long as possible. I am in awe of the quality of care and support I have received so far, and I’m hugely indebted to the NHS staff for their professionalism, expertise and kindness. I am currently feeling positive, and doing my best to enjoy life and indulge my passion for making music whenever I’m in the groove. I loved my time at SEN Magazine and I’m very grateful to my former colleagues – who all work so hard – and to the Magazine’s readers, contributors, advertisers and supporters. It means a lot to me to have been part of something that I feel matters – something that makes a difference, however large or small, to people’s lives. We always do our best to keep readers informed and to share the ideas, knowledge, wisdom and experience of all those who make up the SEN community. The passion and dedication of the families and professionals I worked with made a lasting impression on me. I know there are some exciting developments underway at SEN Magazine and I wish SEN’s new Editor Louise, and all the good people at the Magazine, every success for the future. Peter Sutcliffe We’re lucky to welcome Louise Alkema as our new Editor. Louise studied English, and has extensive experience of education systems outside the UK. She says she’s slightly daunted at taking on the SEN Editorship, but she’s looking forward to the challenge. Louise Alkema SEN Magazine Editor editor@senmagazine.co.uk Peter writes Welcome Louise Arti Shah Donna Stevenson Douglas Silas Elena Holmes Emma Kaye Ger Graus Jane Weakley Karen Hirst Karen Massey Kate Reynolds Louise Connolly Lucy Atherton Noorah El-Bay Ruth Pearse Sheila Mulvenney Tina Murray SEN Magazine ISSN: 1755-4845 CONTRIBUTORS ■ In his other life, Peter is song-writer and singer/guitarist Boo Sutcliffe. Google him. senmagazine.co.uk SEN 107