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Meet the Team
Who We Are

Debbie Lynch
Manager
(Operations, Compliance & Designated Safeguarding Lead)
Debbie is a dedicated Manager with a passion for working with neurodivergent children and young people. She finds it a privilege to support students as they grow in confidence, celebrate their achievements, and recognise their unique strengths.
Debbie brings over 30 years of experience working in social care, with a particular focus on supporting young people with special educational needs. With lived experience of children's social care, Debbie is passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and young people who are Looked After Children. Prior to joining SENse, she held roles including leading social care services on a national level, where she developed a strong foundation in inclusive and relational practice and leadership. Debbie has also held the role of Home's Manager and volunteered her leadership skills at Director level for Samaritans. She therefore brings to her role a wealth of experience and skill in Safeguarding, Compliance and trauma-informed practice.
At the Hub, Debbie is a skilled Maths tutor and especially enjoys engaging students in darts, and card games, using these activities as a fun and therapeutic way to introduce Maths, build connection, confidence, and develop executive functioning skills. Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her family and in the garden - she finds joy in nurturing things to grow.
Kay Breckon
Head of Education
Kay has over 20 years’ experience teaching in a variety of secondary education settings. She primarily teaches English but also delivers Maths, Media, PSHE and Citizenship. She is passionate about teaching and strives to inspire learners and help develop a love for learning in all students. She creates an environment where students feel safe to explore and probe issues, expanding their understanding and curiosity across many curriculum areas. Kay thrives on creating bespoke resources where an engagement in, enjoyment of and enthusiasm for learning is at the heart of each lesson. She fosters solid relationships with the young people, establishing a friendly and supportive atmosphere which facilitates a purposeful learning experience.
Kay has several years’ experience working with neurodiverse young people and approaches all aspects within education with compassion and empathy, understanding the idiosyncratic needs of each student and crafting a pathway which will help build inner confidence while maximising potential. She ensures that every student feels valued and respected as they grow and mature through the Key Stages. Kay is also a qualified accountant and has received subject-specialist training to deliver GCSE Maths. She has previously supported GCSE Maths resit students to successfully achieve their qualifications. She brings to SENse Support a wealth of experience in specialist education, including leadership roles, particularly within Autism and SEMH settings. Overall, Kay’s supportive and structured approach encourages students to achieve, become critical thinkers and continue to develop skills throughout their learning journey.


Kim Leck
Specialist Teacher
With over 20 years of teaching experience, Kim leads the delivery of our Primary curriculum across both The Hub and our outreach sessions. She is passionate about creating joyful, engaging learning environments that spark curiosity and inspire confidence - placing ‘awe and wonder’ at the centre of every session.
Her approach is deeply relational and rooted in empathy, recognising that what may seem like small steps to some are often enormous milestones for the children we support. Kim is dedicated to celebrating every success and nurturing the self-belief of each learner.
While her professional experience spans a range of educational settings, Kim believes her most valuable learning has come from supporting her own children through their neurodivergent journeys. This personal insight shapes her practice and strengthens her ability to connect meaningfully with the children and families she works with.
Lorraine Sweeney
Level 3 Learning Support Assistant
Lorraine is a Level 3 Learning Support Assistant who began her career in mainstream education in 2013. She is deeply passionate about supporting neurodivergent children, drawing on her own lived experience as a parent to neurodivergent children to empathise with the challenges they face.
Her connection to SENse Support is personal, after her son struggled in mainstream settings and experienced several unsuccessful placements, he joined SENse Support. Here, he thrived, gaining confidence and successfully completing his GCSEs in 2025.
In September 2025, Lorraine joins the team with a strong sense of purpose. She’s excited to support students who, like her son, have found mainstream education challenging, seeing her new role as an opportunity to “pay it forward” and help young people create their own success stories.
Outside of work, Lorraine enjoys long walks with her cockapoo, cheering on her son at rugby matches, and persuading her husband to try out new restaurants whenever she can!




