Vicky Rasey
South West ADCS Regional Coordinator
The role of the regional coordinator is pivotal in connecting the South West Regional Improvement and Innovation Alliance with the Southwest Directors of Children’s Services Networks. Its primary aim is to foster collaborative efforts, establish mechanisms for sharing best practices, and work collectively to address areas of improvement continually, thus enhancing the services provided to children and young people in the region. Moreover, the role is instrumental in facilitating innovative projects across the region, fostering a culture centred on supporting the child, and enhancing the quality of local services and provisions. This entails cultivating networks and fostering collaboration among all stakeholders and partners in the region. Additionally, the role entails liaising with corporate and political members of local authorities to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach.
This role reports to the Corporate Director of People at Wiltshire Council in their position as Group Sponsor of the Sector Led Improvement in the South West.
Vikki Jervis
South West Regional SEND Co-ordinator
The SW SEND Coordinator continues to embed the 2014 SEND reforms and develop a positive improvement culture of local services and provision across the region. This is achieved through establishing and maintaining networks and joint working across education, health, and care in the region and through the development of a clear and achievable delivery plan for regional activities and peer support. The SEND plan is aligned to the values in the South West Regional Improvement Alliance priorities. Its primary aims are to foster collaborative efforts, establish mechanisms for sharing SEND best practices, and working collectively to address areas of improvement, thus enhancing experiences and improving outcomes for children and young people in the region. Additionally, the role entails liaising with the DFE, corporate and political members of local authorities to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to SEND and supports system led leadership across the region.
This role reports to the Strategic Director for Together for Families at Cornwall Council in their position as Group Sponsor of the Regional SEND Lead Coordinator.
Vikki.Jervis@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Helen Ciorra
South West Regional SEND Project Officer
To assist the Regional SEND Coordinator to continue to embed the SEND reforms and to improve the quality of local areas’ services and provision. To manage and provide information to the South West Region in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and updates and to facilitate the administration of the SW professional networks, website, and projects.
This role reports to the South West Regional SEND Coordinator.
Helen.Ciorra@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Susie Weaver
South West Education Setting Lead Practitioner
The SW Education Setting Lead Practitioner is working as part of the SW RIIA team in a new role created in 2025. The work to connect educational settings together and to the wider work of the SW RIIA team is central to the SEND reforms and wider reforms across Health, Social care and Education.
The Educational Setting Lead operates as a regional systems leader, influencing practice and policy across 15 local authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), DfE and education settings, including over 3,500 schools. Part of this work involves developing and strengthening partnerships and networks across the region and embedding joint work across education, health and care. The Education Setting Lead is responsible for enacting the SW RIIA Plan and the aims and priorities are centred around establishing collaboration and to develop suitable mechanisms for sharing strong practice and work in partnership to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people across the South West.
This role reports to the South West Regional SEND Coordinator