I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally. As a Chartered Psychologist, specialist SEND assessor and education consultant, I work with families and educational settings to identify strengths, understand barriers to learning and participation, and develop clear, proportionate, evidence-based recommendations.

My practice brings together psychology, educational leadership and research to understand each child’s needs in context. I look beyond attainment and outward behaviour, recognising that appearing to cope does not always mean that a child is comfortable, well supported or able to sustain the effort required of them.

Through Wheeler Education, I offer specialist psychoeducational assessment, neurodevelopmental profiling, autism and ADHD screening, and assessment of cognition, learning, memory and executive functioning. My work supports families and schools in planning provision and provides specialist evidence for Education, Health and Care needs assessments, annual reviews, mediation and tribunal appeals.

Whether you are a parent seeking a clearer understanding of your child or an educational setting looking for specialist advice, my aim is to translate assessment findings into practical strategies that strengthen provision, support wellbeing and enable meaningful, sustainable progress.

About Me

I am Marc Wheeler, a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS), experienced headteacher and published researcher specialising in SEND, neurodevelopmental differences and educational participation.

My career began with a background in psychology and a particular interest in understanding and supporting autistic children. Over the past twenty years, I have worked as a teacher, SENDCo, school leader, university lecturer and research fellow, and adviser to schools. I currently serve as a headteacher and SENDCo alongside my trust-wide role as Principal SEND and Psychological Assessment Specialist.

My qualifications include a degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in SEND, postgraduate specialist assessment qualifications and advanced training in psychometric testing. I am registered with the British Psychological Society’s Register of Qualifications in Test Use and have undertaken specialist training in autism assessment and remote assessment.

I am also the developer of the Neurodevelopmental Profile, an assessment approach designed to build a clear, holistic understanding of a pupil’s strengths, needs and experiences, rather than categorising them by diagnosis. It brings together information about learning, development, emotional wellbeing and everyday functioning to explain how different aspects of a pupil’s profile interact and what support they need. Research describing this work is forthcoming in British Psychological Society journals.

Alongside my professional experience, my own lived experience of autism informs my understanding of the effort, uncertainty and hidden barriers that can accompany neurodivergence. This perspective strengthens my commitment to listening carefully to children and families and considering differences between experiences at home, in school and across other settings.

My published research examines masking, school–home differences, belonging, inclusion and the sustainability of educational participation. This programme has informed my development of the Sustainability Model of Educational Participation and the Masking Cost Hypothesis, exploring how apparent success can conceal substantial effort and distress. These ideas underpin my assessment practice: understanding how a child achieves matters alongside what they achieve.

Through Wheeler Education, I provide specialist assessments, professional formulation, training, consultancy and SEND advocacy. I also prepare detailed specialist reports to inform statutory decisions and appeal proceedings. My recommendations connect assessment evidence with the child’s everyday experiences, identifying support that is practical, individualised and proportionate.

Across all my work, my purpose is to help children and young people understand their strengths, receive appropriate support and participate in education in ways that protect their wellbeing and allow them to flourish.