Meet the Team

All Triage Officers and Advisors have completed professional SEND legal training run by the Independent Provider of Special Educational Advice (IPSEA). This means they can give you accurate, relevant, and legally based information about your rights and responsibilities and those of schools, colleges, the Local Authority and education professionals.

Most of our team also have lived personal experience in the SEND education system, adding an extra layer to their skills and understanding. We also attend regular training and updates on SEND issues. Find out more about our team below!

The SENDIASS Team are...

DBS Checked
Professionally Trained
Regulated
Experienced
Needs Driven
Empowering
Supportive
Compassionate

Shibley's Profile

I am a parent of two boys, one of whom has SEN and complex health needs.

SENDIASS have been supporting me with knowledge, information, and expert advice with my son’s EHCP and appeal for a SEN school. SENDIASS guidance and support has empowered me to make informed decisions for my son’s education.

Having faced the challenges of an appeal and applying for an EHCP, I know how challenging and overwhelming it can be navigating the complex SEND educational system and SEND laws.

I hope to enable other parents and carers feel empowered in taking informed decisions regarding their children’s education and social care.

Before becoming a parent, I had a career in banking, and I have been volunteering at Citizens Advice service for over a year now. I have discovered through volunteering at Citizens Advice Service that I really enjoy helping people and making a difference to their lives and I hope I can make a difference to other parents lives who are seeking advice and support at SENDIASS.

Some of my hobbies/interests include:
I like to spend time with my family outside exploring nature. I enjoy praying and practicing my faith.

Fun fact about me:
I’m currently learning Arabic grammar. I also enjoy going to the gym, and exploring different food places in different cities with my family.

Emma's Profile

Two of our four children have SEN. I was first introduced to SENDIASS when looking for support, first for our daughter and then later our son. The information and advice given by SENDIASS gave me the tools and confidence to support and make the right decisions for my children’s education.

Once my children were settled back into education I returned to college, firstly to retake my GCSEs and then to complete a Diploma in Health and Social care with the hope that I could someday provide other parents and young people impartial advice and the tools needed to empower them to make informed decisions regarding education, health and social care.

After completing my Diploma I initially volunteered at SENDIASS before joining the team as a administrative assistant.

Having first hand experience of the difficulties that can arise when your child has SEN means that I understand when listening to parents concerns and questions and hope to provide individualised support to help their children reach their full potential.

Some of my hobbies/interests include:
We have two dogs so spend a lot of time walking in the New Forest with them. I also enjoy reading and learning new cooking recipes.

Fun fact about me:
I have just started swimming lessons for the first time at the age of 46 as my goal is to join my family in water sport activities rather than watching from the sideline.

Charlene's Profile

Many years ago I volunteered at a local playgroup, offering respite care for children with disabilities. After having my own children, I went on to study for a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Childcare and worked in a Pre-school as an Early Years Practitioner. Whilst I loved working with the children, I felt that I wanted to be able to offer more support and advice to families, which led me to this role at Rose Road.

Some of my hobbies/interests include:
I love to bake cakes….and eat them! As a family we love trips to the beach or the forest. I really enjoy being creative and have attempted many different crafts including floristry, pottery, painting and bread making….I’m not very good but it’s fun having a go!

Fun fact about me:
One day I WILL complete the Couch 2 5K app all the way to the end and start to actually enjoy running! One day…..!

Jasmine's Profile

As a child I was a young carer for my brother and my mum. I have over a decade of practical experience working with disabled young people, helping them to overcome their difficulties and realise their abilities… and have fun doing it! Now, I am enjoying using my skills and knowledge to help families to achieve better outcomes for their loved ones with SEND difficulties. I am also a Msc Psychology student hoping to eventually become an Educational Psychologist to take my passion further!

Some of my hobbies/interests include:
I love exploring nature and the outdoors, cooking delectable dinners, and collecting crystals.

Fun Fact about me:
I am also very creative, with a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration and previous involvement performing lead roles in theatre shows.

Shona's Profile

I am a Mum to 5 amazing children and young people who have SEN and are Autistic, alongside other conditions. It has been a steep learning curve for us to identify their strengths and needs and to ensure that they receive the support that they need to access all that their peers are able to in school and outside of school. It is still a work in process, but I have been grateful to SENDIASS for the support that I have received over the years and hope to give back to the community and support others through the various processes.

Some of my hobbies/interests include:

I love to walk our 2 labradors in the new forest and various country parks. I love spending time with my family and friends and in any spare time love to read or sing.

Fun Fact about me:

I can play drums!

Richard's Profile

I have been working with Roseroad since 2010 at the start of Parent Voice. I have worked on the Community Buddy scheme since its inception in 2011 and as an Independent Supporter with the introduction of the Education , Health and Care plan from 2014-2018.

SEND is a complex system incorporating a huge amount of law, guidance , responsibilities , case law and in many cases misunderstanding and interpretation. As an advisor we provide independent advice to help families navigate through the system. I understand how frustrating the system can be from my own experience bringing up my son, who is severely autistic. I hope through my training and experience I can help and support families to get the right support and guidance, to ensure their children reach their full potential

Some of my hobbies/interests include:
Reading, Football, Cycling

Hannah's Profile

I joined the team in October 2019 after spending the previous 18 months applying for and appealing my own SEN child’s EHCP. I attend regular local and regional SEN courses to expand my knowledge and offer as much advice as possible. I hope to enable families to feel empowered when it comes to ensuring that their children and young people’s needs are fully understood, and the appropriate provisions are in place.

Some of my hobbies/interests include:
Baking, walks, and reading

Fun Fact about me:
I have a PhD in Microbiology

Su's Profile

I am a mother of 2 (I call them my beans), 9 and 6 and I love to bake.

I have worked for Rose Road for 6 years on various departments – I started as an outreach support worker. After about a year or so I became a Saturday club activity leader for the activities department and moved into the office and supported the activities coordinator. After doing this for a few years I took on additional roles as admin support to SPCF and temporary admin support for HPCN. When these roles finished, I was then asked to be the project coordinator for Autism Allies and shortly after this took on a temporary role as Southampton Parent Carer Forum coordinator to cover a sabbatical.

For the last 2 years I have been an assistant outreach manager.