Understanding children, supporting families and finding practical ways forward

I have spent more than 36 years working with children, young people and families in UK and international schools.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting children with a wide range of learning needs, including ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. I have worked alongside parents, teachers and school leaders to help create environments where children feel understood, supported and able to thrive.

My journey has always been guided by one belief: every child is unique. A diagnosis, assessment or area of difficulty only tells part of a child's story. To truly support a child, we need to understand their strengths, their personality, how they learn and what helps them feel confident.

My professional background

My experience combines education, psychology and Special Educational Needs. I hold three Master's degrees, including qualifications in Psychology and Special Educational Needs, and I am a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Over the course of my career, I have worked in a range of roles supporting children, families and schools, including as a SENDCO and Head of Learning Support in international schools.

In these leadership roles, I have supported inclusive practice, worked closely with teachers and school leaders, advised families and helped develop approaches that enable neurodivergent children and children with additional needs to access education successfully.

My experience includes working across different educational settings and curricula, including:

• the UK National Curriculum;

• International Baccalaureate (IB);

• International Primary Curriculum (IPC);

• Common Core.

Having worked within both UK and international education systems, I understand the opportunities and challenges families face when seeking the right support for their child. I also understand that navigating different approaches to inclusion, assessment and learning support can sometimes feel complex.