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 the inclusion of all children and young people.
In her spare time Jayne enjoys playing guitar (or trying to) spending time with her family and friends.
is interested in:
Empowering and supporting our valued volunteer team, Reducing isolation for families with SEND via engagement. Ensuring the lived experience of families is shared locally, regionally and nationally. Empowering families and services to work together in equal partnership for better outcomes.
In her spare time Kayleigh enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children, family & friends. Kayleigh also enjoys going to watch her favourite football team and family holidays in the sunshine.
is interested in:
Enabling genuine Voice and Co-production
Systemic practice and narrative-based approaches
When not at work Claire enjoys looking after her puppy, Hugo, reading a good book, and when she has the chance, being by the sea.
is interested in:
Meeting and working with parents
Meeting the young people and listening to their stories
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:
Working together with young people to extend Guiding Voice
Enabling systemic change enabling young people’s voice and influence in their local area
Dynamic assessment and positive inclusion practice
In his spare time Scott likes to go climbing, usually indoors so there are big crash mats to fall on! He also like to walk up mountains around the country.
is interested in:
Nurturing confident and creative young people
Developing inclusive practices in schools
En-skilling 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:
Supporting young people who identify as LGBTQ+
Person-centred and solution-focused approaches
Working in partnership with parents
In Nick’s spare time he enjoys going the theatre, swimming, trying to keep his house plants alive and exploring interesting cities.
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 is trying to teach herself how to sew and make clothes, find more effective ways to be organised (which often results in procrastinating) and singing badly around the house!
