Louise Dawson

Louise Dawson is an independent consultant and training centre owner based in the UAE, who supports schools and businesses with inclusion across the Middle East. Louise has been in Dubai since 2012 and has worked both independently and within three Outstanding schools. She has 8 years experience working in Hong Kong and six years in mainstream and special schools in England. 

Louise is well placed to understand inspection frameworks and additional needs. These include identification, support, and evidencing progress, as well as understanding the unique inclusion journey of the UAE.

Louise is a specialist in direct student support and senior leadership. Her strengths lie in implementing strong and sustainable inclusive provision in mainstream schools for high-need learners, particularly those unable to access traditional curricula.

Alongside her consultancy work, Louise was the inaugural BSME Network Lead for Inclusion. Louise has established, leads, and is actively involved with multiple inclusion and leadership networks across the world and is an advocate of assistive technology, working closely with technology companies to bring software and resources to the Middle East. She is also a Facilitator and Assessor on the NPQ SEND.