Meet our team

Justin has worked in education for most of his adult life, including the headships of an ‘Outstanding’ all age special school and a primary school with a large SEN cohort, through which he developed a particular interest in the positive management of behaviour. He loves the outdoors and is often to be found mowing, strimming or pruning. He is also a keen handyman, and is often to be found walking his dog 'Rhubarb'.

Sue began her teaching career as an English and drama teacher in mainstream secondary schools, but then moved on to special education, where she worked as a class teacher, assistant head and sixth form lead. She set up a bakery and pop-up café staffed by sixth form students, which proved very popular with the local community, and is keen to forge similar links through Stepping Out. She is passionate about the use of Intensive Interaction to build relationships and in the power of the arts to engage young people with learning disabilities. 

Becky completed her degree in Psychology and Education and since graduating has worked in various roles supporting young people with learning disabilities and SEN. She has a passion for supporting young people with their mental health and wellbeing as well as developing independence and self-esteem through life skills such as cooking. During her spare time Becky enjoys baking, long walks and playing board games, when she can get quite competitive!   

 Wendy has worked in special education for the last nineteen years, including extensive experience in post-16 classes. She has a wide range of interests and skills, including horticulture, upcycling, cooking and sports, all of which will be of huge benefit to our members. In her spare time Wendy loves swimming.

As the parent of a young woman with learning disabilities, Sabrina has personal experience of care and support. She has used this experience to help other families, creating and leading a parents support group. She has also been a Chair of Governors at a special school. Sabrina is a keen DIYer and puts this to good effect by supporting our members in their micro-enterprises.

Tim has many years experience working in special education as a TA and has particular expertise in behaviour management. He has also worked as a Family Intervention Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team for Somerset Council and as a support worker for The National Autistic Society. Tim enjoys being outside, walking, camping and paddle boarding.

 I’ve recently graduated with a Fine Art degree! I’m passionate about helping people enjoy and embrace art, express themselves, and get creative. I also love working within the community, supporting others, and creating a welcoming space for everyone. In my spare time you’ll usually find me discovering new places, walking my dog Mabel, or getting stuck into a new creative project!  

David has worked in special education for several years. He is a Mental Health First Aider; he considers well-being and enjoyment of life as important as future independent skills. David’s two adult children are both on the autistic spectrum. He has three dogs who are the focus of holidays. David enjoys walking in wide open spaces - reading, eating and resting in between. He used to play a lot of cricket (he says badly!) and still loves watching cricket and rugby.

 Fran has recently retired as a teacher of Modern Foreign Languages, in career spanning over 30 years in education. Working with young people has always been a passion, as has a love of languages and travel. Having been at the receiving end of respite care for a young disabled son, she is keen to now support other families in need and to help members reach their full potential. In her spare time, Fran enjoys cooking, entertaining, quizzes and walking Maggie the dog! 

The youngest and liveliest of all the staff, Rhubarb enjoys eating, walking, sleeping...eating.....repeat.......Hopefully, in 2027, Rhubarb will be studying to become our Therapy dog.