Meet the Advocacy Team

With lived experience of childhood situational mutism, Eloise is passionate about making sure every single child’s authentic voice is heard. She is committed to reducing barriers to learning, participation and wellbeing, and to strengthening partnerships between families and schools, to ensure every child is understood, supported and able to thrive.

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Eloise is an experienced SEND leader with a background as a SENCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead, having taught in both mainstream and alternative provision settings. In these roles, she drove whole school inclusion, navigated statutory SEND processes, and worked closely with multi-disciplinary teams.  Eloise has also contributed to a national programme supporting SENCos and local authority SEND leads to develop inclusive practice. She recently completed an MEd in the Psychology of Education and contributed as a Research Assistant on projects exploring adolescent mental health at the University of Manchester.

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Eloise has extensive experience supporting parents to navigate the SEND system, collaborate effectively with professionals, and feel confident and empowered throughout their child’s journey. She is committed to relational practice, clear communication, and ensuring that both parent and pupil voice are central to decision making.