24 years’ experience as a qualified teacher and then Senior Lead in supporting children and young people within the mainstream and those with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and/or challenging behaviour. Former Deputy Head Teacher of a local authority special school in Bristol. Experienced Trainer and Consultant in the theory and potential of Outdoor Learning and Animal Assisted Interventions for Learning. Extensive experience in training, coaching, mentoring and supervision. Owner of a registered ‘Pets as Therapy’ dog who regularly accompanies her with work. Principal Educator in Trauma Informed Practice.