Hi, I’m Jo.

I’m a qualified teacher with over 20 years’ experience in education, including mainstream primary teaching, specialist autism provision and working with autistic adults.

I have a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, a PGCE in Primary Education, Qualified Teacher Status and a Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling. I have also completed autism-specific training including Makaton and PECS, and I am a trained Bronze and Silver Arts Award Adviser and centre.

InspirED brings together my background education, SEND and art.

My approach is very much about building relationships first. I want young people to feel comfortable, accepted and able to work at their own pace. Sessions are flexible and responsive to the individual rather than expecting everyone to learn or create in exactly the same way.