André has provided advice to ministers and DfE policy leads across the department on all matters relating to identification, support, and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Between 2010 and 2024, André held the post of SEN and Disability Professional Adviser for DfE. He worked closely with local authorities, parent carers, voluntary sector, health, and schools and colleges. In 2022, he received an OBE for services to children and young people.
Previously, André held SEND leadership and professional posts in the National Strategies and local government and has been an Educational Psychologist and a primary and secondary school teacher.
