Meet the Team
Andrea Phelps-Brown
MA (Ed) Leadership and Management
As a mother of two beautiful neurodivergent girls and a quirky collie, I bring 25 years of teaching experience, including 12 years as a SENCO and Inclusion Lead. I'm a trained autism assessor with a strong background in supporting young people with additional needs, having worked in various educational settings, including mainstream and specialist. My journey into autism assessment began when my youngest daughter was diagnosed, motivating me to leverage my expertise to empower neurodivergent individuals in understanding place within the education system. I have also worked in the NHS as an Autism Pathway Practitioner and am Qb trained.
Penny Millington
RNLD, PBS dip, ADOS trained, ADI-R trained, DIVA 5 trained, ACIA trained, Sleep Counsellor, Founder and Director
Penny is a learning disability nurse with over 40 years of experience in neurodevelopment. Trained by the Tizard Centre in positive behaviour support. Penny holds certifications in ADOS 2, ADI-R, and Autism Clinical Interview for Adults as well as DIVA - 5. With a background in children's mental health services and published work in positive behaviour support, Penny has received awards for her contributions to the field. Additionally, Penny is certified sleep practitioner and a personal trainer, she is dedicated providing high-quality, affordable services.
Nicola Lee
Specialist Mental Health Nurse | ADHD & ASC Assessments/Director
With over 30 years of experience, Nicky is a registered Specialist Mental Health Nurse specializing in both adult and children's mental services. Since qualifying in 1991, she has gained extensive expertise across various settings, including in-patient and community mental, eating disorders, youth justice, and primary care. Nicky is fully qualified to assess and diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and has completed comprehensive Autism assessment training. In addition to her diagnostic skills, she is a trained EMDR Trauma Therapist and holds qualifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), providing compassionate care to individuals and families affected by neurodevelopmental conditions.
Our Multi-Disciplinary Team
We work with a number of caring and skilled professionals.
They support us with assessment processes, diagnostic discussions and quality assurance of our support.
Dr Richard Skelton
Psychologist
Richard has over 15 years of experience as an Educational Psychologist, working with children and young people in various settings. He believes every young person's story is unique and deserves attention. Understanding their individual needs, strengths, and aspirations, Richard provides meaningful support for positive outcomes. His expertise includes emotional wellbeing, communication, neuropsychology, and environmental factors influencing engagement. This holistic approach, combined through assessments, allows him to offer valuable insights to our multidisciplinary team, ensuring every assessment considers the complexities of a young person's life.
Sarah Perry
Occupational Therapist
Sarah is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist with nearly 20 years of experience. For the past 12 years, she has specialised in Children's Mental Health Services as a Mental Health Practitioner and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Sarah empowers young people and their families to engage in meaningful activities, fostering independence and well-being. Through targeted assessments and careful analysis, she identifies barriers and effective adaptations to enhance participation in daily activities, play, and social interactions, offering valuable insights to the multi-disciplinary team while considering the holistic needs of each young person and families.
Ali Comline
Cheshire Dyslexia
My name is Ali Comline, an experienced teacher specializing in children and young people with special educational needs. After my son was diagnosed with dyslexia, I earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Dyslexia Research and Practice. I am a qualified specialist dyslexia assessor and tutor, holding memberships with the British Dyslexia Association and Patoss. I conduct diagnostic assessments in various settings, including schools and colleges, with services available to parents and organizations. I am fully insured and hold a current DBS certificate.
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Liz Dunne
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Speech and Language Therapist
Parent comments "During my initial enquiry the team were genuine and gave me lots of advice and direction...I felt quite nervous reassurances and they were easy to contact...The process took a couple of weeks"