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First and foremost, I am mum to an amazing autistic young man, he inspired me to retrain & learn more about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).  

I have a strong commitment to be part of making real and meaningful change for those with SEND and their families,  I have worked in and around SEND in a number of roles since 2009

First and foremost, I am mum to an amazing autistic young man, he inspired me to retrain & learn more about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).  

I have a strong commitment to be part of making real and meaningful change for those with SEND and their families,  I have worked in and around SEND in a number of roles since 2009, including Independent Support, leading the forum with a co-chair from 2017 - 2020,  and after later incorporating the forum as a CIC, have led the forum as a Director since 2020 to date.  

I have experience in SEND national work, having served as a Director and Steering group member for the National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) and also have significant experience of regional work across the North East and North Cumbria,  within strategic management roles for the NHS in the North East and North Cumbria.

I come from a legal background and, towards the end of my legal career, I headed a team in a national law firm specialising in serious injuries following accidents, including supporting people who had sustained traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.

More importantly, I am a Mum to three children, one of whom has complex Special Educat

I come from a legal background and, towards the end of my legal career, I headed a team in a national law firm specialising in serious injuries following accidents, including supporting people who had sustained traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.

More importantly, I am a Mum to three children, one of whom has complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Due to the needs of my family, I decided to have a change of career and I joined NTCPF in 2021 as a Peer Engagement Officer. 

I have been in the role as Operational Director for the forum since May 2023.

I am mum to teenage twin boys and parent carer to one of my boys. My son has a complex diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy with ASD and severe developmental delay.

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 years ago I made the decision to leave my career to focus on raising and supporting my sons. My work background gave me over 13 years experience in face to face customer service and 

I am mum to teenage twin boys and parent carer to one of my boys. My son has a complex diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy with ASD and severe developmental delay.

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 years ago I made the decision to leave my career to focus on raising and supporting my sons. My work background gave me over 13 years experience in face to face customer service and management. These years helped hone my listening skills and empathy. I have always held a passion for learning about others and helping them achieve their dreams and goals.

My most fulfilling role in life has been as a mum and as a parent carer despite the challenges it has brought and continues to bring. I have devoted my spare time to supporting other parent carers who have been going through the SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) process. Focusing on sharing my own experiences of securing a EHCP (Education and Health Care Plans) and using that document to its full potential to secure the right educational placement for my son. I truly take enjoyment from attending various workshops around SEND. Meeting other parent carers, sharing views and strategies to improve not only our own lives but the lives of new SEND families entering what is predominantly a daunting and overwhelming process.

I am passionate about helping and supporting my peers in their own journeys. I am a huge advocate for change and the need to raise awareness of not only our children but the vital role we have as their parent carers and families.