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ABOUT US
Meet The Team
Danny Maher
Owner / Outreach Director
Danny has over 20 year's experience working with children and young people across multiple services both in and with Local Authorities and in the private sector, in addition to being a co-opted governor at a local primary school, Danny is highly knowledgeable and experienced in leading SEND and SEMH support and provision.
Michael Wood
Managing Director
Michael has over 10 years experience in finance and supporting business' but his main reason for working with Aspire is his passion for education and specifically SEN and SEMH support drawing on his personal experience having a child with ASD in addition to being a co-opted governor at a local primary school.
Linda Wyld
Training Manager
Linda has over 20 years’ experience in training adults and young people, as a trained Assessor and Internal Verifier. In addition to having trained 1000's of people across her career, Linda is a font of all knowledge and an engaging trainer.
Carol Woodall
Primary Outreach Lead
Carol has over 30 years experience supporting schools, children and young people in Local Authorities, the private sector and personally as a foster carer and is our go to person if we need alternative interventions or key parenting support.
Gemma Beaver
Secondary Outreach Lead
Gemma has 10 years experience across the care and education sectors, supporting children with SEMH and SEND in both special and mainstream schools. Gemma also has personal experience of SEND.
Laura Gastall
Recruitment Manager
Laura has a wealth of experience working in and with schools, care homes and play settings. With vast experience of recruitment at one of the largest providers of school and residential care services in England, Laura is well placed to support your recruitment needs.
Carly Griffin
Outreach Keyworker
Carly has over 20 years experience working with children across both private and public sector. In addition to her long list of qualifications she is also a parent to children with SEND.
Cari Hancox
Outreach Keyworker
Cari has worked with Children , Young People and their families for over 15 years across a variety of settings supporting children with SEND and SEMH. Covering a variety roles including Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant and 1:1 Key Worker .
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