is interested in:
Reducing isolation for families with SEND via engagement with other families, informing strategy and creating opportunities for participation
Empowering families and services to work together in partnership for better outcomes
Social and emotional wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people
In her spare time Jayne enjoys playing guitar (or trying to) spending time with her husband, six children and friends.
is interested in:
Promoting voice (Rotherham Charter)
Systemic practice and narrative approaches
Autism and what it means to young people and their families
When not at work Claire enjoys being taken for a walk by her two Jack Russells, reading and when she has the chance, being by the sea.
is interested in:
Meeting and working with parents
Developing the Charter website
Building relationships with school contacts
In her spare time Eva enjoys spending time with her young children and going out exploring with them.
is interested in:
Nurturing confident and creative young people
Developing inclusive practices in schools
Enskilling adults working with young people with additional needs
In her spare time Jill enjoys watching rugby league, walking, baking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
is interested in:
Using visual and creative approaches to communicate with young people
Nurturing approaches and nurture groups
Positive psychology and exploring strengths
When not at work Joanne enjoys spending time doing craft and sewing, being outdoors and reading.
is interested in:
Meeting and working with young people
Creating accessible information
Mentoring new young people who become involved with the Charter
In her spare time Zoe enjoys being creative, watching a variety of TV shows and training her dog to do new tricks.
is interested in:
Working with families of children with SEND to reduce isolation
Empowering parents/carers to be involved in their child’s education, health and care and ensuring that their voice is heard at a strategic level to influence change
Looking after the business/financial interests of Rotherham Parents Forum
When Louise is not working, she enjoys being with her husband and two children spending most of her time exploring the great outdoors.
is interested in:
Building bridges between parents, schools and services to enable true partnership working
Supporting and empowering parents to have a voice and see how trust can be formed when you work as a team with the child at the centre
Removing isolation and loneliness that families can often feel when parenting children with SEN, and providing a safe place for our young people to be young people and grow together
In her spare time Amanda enjoys family time with her daughter, son and the family dog, Rolo. She likes taking her daughter to see and ride her friend’s pony, and reading.
is interested in:
Social and emotional health and wellbeing
Critical incidents and bereavement
Dynamic assessment/different learning approaches and styles
In Lisa’s free time she enjoys running at silly hours of the morning, eating out, and falling asleep in the cinema.
is interested in:
Promoting Young People’s voice and involvement
Sensory differences
Exploring new approaches to work with young people
In her spare time Jemma tries to improve her running skills (not fun!), runs a youth group for young people with autism (much more fun!) and spends time with family and friends.
