I have worked with young people in various educational settings and in the community for over ten years. Having taken different roles in youth work, student support, safeguarding and mentoring I have gained a wealth of experience in supporting young people and their families through challenging times and in partnership with other services. I worked as the Gateway Centre Coordinator in it’s early days at Abingdon and Witney College. Here I developed the provision, writing and delivering a flexible, inclusive and supportive course designed to enable young people not currently in education, training or employment, to identify what they wanted to achieve and giving them the tools to make a successful progression.

Having spent some time home-schooling my own three children I am well-aware of the different challenges some children and young people may face in formal educational settings. It is my passion to ensure that as professionals we work in a creative and innovative way to ensure everyone has the opportunity and access to an education that is right for them. To be included and to feel empowered.

I recently graduated with an MA in Fine Art and so as an artist I am looking forward to exploring creative opportunities for expression and connection with the local community.

Emma is studying at Ruskin College and is completing her fieldwork placement with Got2B

Libby is a Ruskin College student and is completing her fieldwork placement with Got2B

Sophie is studying Health & Social Care at Abingdon and Witney College.  She is completing her work placment with us at Got2B

As a BSc psychology student, I use my knowledge as well as personal experience with mental health to advocate for a no-stigma, open and honest approach to conversations around mental health and well-being.