About Me
I have lived and breathed SEND for as long as I can remember. Growing up as a young carer for my two younger brothers, both of whom have diagnosed autism alongside additional needs, shaped not only my perspective but also my purpose. Over time, this evolved into a deep commitment to advocacy, and I have become a passionate supporter and campaigner for neurodiverse rights and inclusion.
I began my career in recruitment in 2015 as a Recruitment Administrator for an early year’s organisation dedicated to providing affordable education to low-income families and some of the most vulnerable members of our society. I quickly progressed into roles such as Talent Acquisition Executive, where I specialised in SEND, before moving into a SEND Consultant position, supporting schools directly with their individual staffing needs. Alongside this, I have taken on additional responsibilities, including Deputy DSL and Team-Teach Tutor roles.
My primary areas of expertise within SEND are autism, SEMH, and complex needs. However, I actively keep up to date with changes, reforms, legislation, and best practices. Supporting schools goes far beyond my job description; it is deeply personal to me. I understand first-hand the life-changing impact that the right support and staff can have on neurodiverse individuals.
WHAT I ENJOY
Favourite film - Choosing a favourite film is difficult, but Pan’s Labyrinth has always been up there for me, with one of my all-time favourite directors at its helm.
Favourite hot beverage - I’m a big coffee drinker (usually 3–5 cups a day, alongside a couple of teas).
Sweet or Savoury: Savoury.
Pets: I have a black-and-white cat named Bandit, who keeps life entertaining.
Outside of work, I am kept busy and entertained by my strong-willed, clever, funny and beautiful little girl. Becoming a mum wasn’t on my agenda, but I wouldn't change it for the world.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
A fun fact about me is I acted/took part as a Zombie Cheerleader at The Big Chill Festival in a mockumentary featuring Noel Fielding, and we also set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of zombies in August 2009, with 4,026 participants.