Gary Coffey
Executive Headteacher / Makaton Regional Tutor
Victoria School
Gary is the executive headteacher of a Federation of two special schools and one specialist college in Birmingham. He has experience of working with children and young people between the ages of 2-25. Gary has worked within the early years sector for a number of years, within both mainstream and special educational needs. He has also supported the development of a special educational needs strategy with the Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi.
He is passionate about ensuring that every child has access to a meaningful and inclusive education, which supports their wider life goals and development. He is also a Makaton regional tutor and uses his knowledge of communication to support his work in providing inclusive practice for all children.
He is passionate about ensuring that every child has access to a meaningful and inclusive education, which supports their wider life goals and development. He is also a Makaton regional tutor and uses his knowledge of communication to support his work in providing inclusive practice for all children.