Meet the Team
Our team of experienced and passionate professionals is dedicated to providing you with the resources you need to support your child.
Meet the Team
Our team of experienced and passionate professionals is dedicated to providing you with the resources you need to support your child.
Meet the Team
Our team of experienced and passionate professionals is dedicated to providing you with the resources you need to support your child.
Horizon Hub consists of an elite team of qualified and highly specialised staff, which comprises of:
Behaviour Consultant
Senior Behaviour Mentor
Behaviour Mentor
Student Support Specialist
Sports Coach & Mentor
Student Learning & Support Mentors
EHCP Support
Administration Team
Kerry
Behaviour Consultant
Kerry is the founder and director of Horizon Hub. She carries out all the initial assessments of need. She delivers the necessary training and implementation of all strategies to staff, colleagues and external professionals. She provides ongoing advice and support to schools and families and ensures that all client targets are updated regularly. She is responsible for putting together reports, liaison with external agencies such as schools and their staff, with independent and NHS SALTs, OT specialists and any other exterior members of the client team. Kerry worked as a Nursery Nurse attaining a BTEC in Nursery Nursing and NVQ3 in Childhood Education, before going onto Leeds University to gain a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies. She then went on to study Behaviour at Bangor University and gained her Masters. Kerry initially worked as an Independent Therapist for children with autism. She went on to work for a company as a 1:1 Therapist and on acquiring further experience, she gained a Supervisor position. After many years of devoted work within this field, she decided to branch out on her own to start up her own business, feeling that there was a significant need for bespoke 1:1 therapy for children with additional needs. Kerry lives with her husband, two older children, bulldog and Ragdoll kitten. Her personal experiences, having been diagnosed herself with Dyslexia and ADHD along with her children, make her even more passionate and understanding within areas of need. In her spare time, Kerry enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym and heading out for runs, no matter the weather!
Kerry
Behaviour Consultant
Kerry is the founder and director of Horizon Hub. She carries out all the initial assessments of need. She delivers the necessary training and implementation of all strategies to staff, colleagues and external professionals. She provides ongoing advice and support to schools and families and ensures that all client targets are updated regularly. She is responsible for putting together reports, liaison with external agencies such as schools and their staff, with independent and NHS SALTs, OT specialists and any other exterior members of the client team. Kerry worked as a Nursery Nurse attaining a BTEC in Nursery Nursing and NVQ3 in Childhood Education, before going onto Leeds University to gain a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies. She then went on to study Behaviour at Bangor University and gained her Masters. Kerry initially worked as an Independent Therapist for children with autism. She went on to work for a company as a 1:1 Therapist and on acquiring further experience, she gained a Supervisor position. After many years of devoted work within this field, she decided to branch out on her own to start up her own business, feeling that there was a significant need for bespoke 1:1 therapy for children with additional needs. Kerry lives with her husband, two older children, bulldog and Ragdoll kitten. Her personal experiences, having been diagnosed herself with Dyslexia and ADHD along with her children, make her even more passionate and understanding within areas of need. In her spare time, Kerry enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym and heading out for runs, no matter the weather!
Kerry
Behaviour Consultant
Kerry is the founder and director of Horizon Hub. She carries out all the initial assessments of need. She delivers the necessary training and implementation of all strategies to staff, colleagues and external professionals. She provides ongoing advice and support to schools and families and ensures that all client targets are updated regularly. She is responsible for putting together reports, liaison with external agencies such as schools and their staff, with independent and NHS SALTs, OT specialists and any other exterior members of the client team. Kerry worked as a Nursery Nurse attaining a BTEC in Nursery Nursing and NVQ3 in Childhood Education, before going onto Leeds University to gain a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies. She then went on to study Behaviour at Bangor University and gained her Masters. Kerry initially worked as an Independent Therapist for children with autism. She went on to work for a company as a 1:1 Therapist and on acquiring further experience, she gained a Supervisor position. After many years of devoted work within this field, she decided to branch out on her own to start up her own business, feeling that there was a significant need for bespoke 1:1 therapy for children with additional needs. Kerry lives with her husband, two older children, bulldog and Ragdoll kitten. Her personal experiences, having been diagnosed herself with Dyslexia and ADHD along with her children, make her even more passionate and understanding within areas of need. In her spare time, Kerry enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym and heading out for runs, no matter the weather!
Jade
Senior Behaviour Mentor
Jade’s role comprises of 1:1 implementation of strategies in homes, schools, in the community and at the Horizon Hub Studio. She ensures that all her clients make progress, achieving their full potential in all areas of need, from early ‘learning to learn’ skills through to cookery and independent travel skills. She provides 1:1 input for children within schools and also supports school staff training. Jade’s interest in education began with her working in a primary school for work experience. She followed this with A Levels and then went on to achieve a BA Hons in Primary Education. She was an Inclusion Support Worker in a secondary school setting, supporting pupils with SEN in mainstream classrooms, teaching literacy to small groups and then joined a private company, working 1:1 with children with SEN for 7 years, before joining Horizon Hub a few years ago. Jade lives with her partner, their two young children and their pet guinea pig. She enjoys spending time taking her children to the park on days off, with bike rides being a favourite. She also enjoys cooking and going to the gym.
Jade
Senior Behaviour Mentor
Jade’s role comprises of 1:1 implementation of strategies in homes, schools, in the community and at the Horizon Hub Studio. She ensures that all her clients make progress, achieving their full potential in all areas of need, from early ‘learning to learn’ skills through to cookery and independent travel skills. She provides 1:1 input for children within schools and also supports school staff training. Jade’s interest in education began with her working in a primary school for work experience. She followed this with A Levels and then went on to achieve a BA Hons in Primary Education. She was an Inclusion Support Worker in a secondary school setting, supporting pupils with SEN in mainstream classrooms, teaching literacy to small groups and then joined a private company, working 1:1 with children with SEN for 7 years, before joining Horizon Hub a few years ago. Jade lives with her partner, their two young children and their pet guinea pig. She enjoys spending time taking her children to the park on days off, with bike rides being a favourite. She also enjoys cooking and going to the gym.
Jade
Senior Behaviour Mentor
Jade’s role comprises of 1:1 implementation of strategies in homes, schools, in the community and at the Horizon Hub Studio. She ensures that all her clients make progress, achieving their full potential in all areas of need, from early ‘learning to learn’ skills through to cookery and independent travel skills. She provides 1:1 input for children within schools and also supports school staff training. Jade’s interest in education began with her working in a primary school for work experience. She followed this with A Levels and then went on to achieve a BA Hons in Primary Education. She was an Inclusion Support Worker in a secondary school setting, supporting pupils with SEN in mainstream classrooms, teaching literacy to small groups and then joined a private company, working 1:1 with children with SEN for 7 years, before joining Horizon Hub a few years ago. Jade lives with her partner, their two young children and their pet guinea pig. She enjoys spending time taking her children to the park on days off, with bike rides being a favourite. She also enjoys cooking and going to the gym.
Clare
Student Support Specialist
Clare provides 1:1 input specialising in play support. With a BA Hons in Childhood Development & Playwork, she is highly skilled in the field of emotional regulation, supporting many of our clients with anxiety and stress management. Clare has been working with children and their families for over 25 years. She began her career in the playwork field and moved into therapeutic play. She then worked with families in a family support capacity and continued to offer one to one therapeutic support to children. Prior to starting with Horizon Hub, Clare worked in a school as the Deputy Child Protection Lead and Family Support Worker. She enjoys providing therapeutic play, finding it very beneficial to children’s emotional wellbeing. Clare lives in Leeds with her husband, two children and pet dog. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, walking their dog and having days out together, especially when this involves watching and supporting Leeds Rhinos!
Clare
Student Support Specialist
Clare provides 1:1 input specialising in play support. With a BA Hons in Childhood Development & Playwork, she is highly skilled in the field of emotional regulation, supporting many of our clients with anxiety and stress management. Clare has been working with children and their families for over 25 years. She began her career in the playwork field and moved into therapeutic play. She then worked with families in a family support capacity and continued to offer one to one therapeutic support to children. Prior to starting with Horizon Hub, Clare worked in a school as the Deputy Child Protection Lead and Family Support Worker. She enjoys providing therapeutic play, finding it very beneficial to children’s emotional wellbeing. Clare lives in Leeds with her husband, two children and pet dog. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, walking their dog and having days out together, especially when this involves watching and supporting Leeds Rhinos!
Clare
Student Support Specialist
Clare provides 1:1 input specialising in play support. With a BA Hons in Childhood Development & Playwork, she is highly skilled in the field of emotional regulation, supporting many of our clients with anxiety and stress management. Clare has been working with children and their families for over 25 years. She began her career in the playwork field and moved into therapeutic play. She then worked with families in a family support capacity and continued to offer one to one therapeutic support to children. Prior to starting with Horizon Hub, Clare worked in a school as the Deputy Child Protection Lead and Family Support Worker. She enjoys providing therapeutic play, finding it very beneficial to children’s emotional wellbeing. Clare lives in Leeds with her husband, two children and pet dog. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, walking their dog and having days out together, especially when this involves watching and supporting Leeds Rhinos!
Lucy
Behaviour Mentor
Lucy provides 1:1 support within our Horizon Hub Studio and within client homes. She works towards progressing targets as set by the Behaviour Consultant. Lucy graduated with a BSc in Psychology in 2012 and has since gained over 6 years’ experience working 1:1 with children with ASD, supporting them as a Teaching Assistant in school and an Independent Therapist at home and in the community. Lucy lives with her husband, their young son and their pet Labrador and enjoys spending time with her family and walking their dog.
Lucy
Behaviour Mentor
Lucy provides 1:1 support within our Horizon Hub Studio and within client homes. She works towards progressing targets as set by the Behaviour Consultant. Lucy graduated with a BSc in Psychology in 2012 and has since gained over 6 years’ experience working 1:1 with children with ASD, supporting them as a Teaching Assistant in school and an Independent Therapist at home and in the community. Lucy lives with her husband, their young son and their pet Labrador and enjoys spending time with her family and walking their dog.
Lucy
Behaviour Mentor
Lucy provides 1:1 support within our Horizon Hub Studio and within client homes. She works towards progressing targets as set by the Behaviour Consultant. Lucy graduated with a BSc in Psychology in 2012 and has since gained over 6 years’ experience working 1:1 with children with ASD, supporting them as a Teaching Assistant in school and an Independent Therapist at home and in the community. Lucy lives with her husband, their young son and their pet Labrador and enjoys spending time with her family and walking their dog.
Dan
Sports Coach & Mentor
Dan has recently joined Horizon Hub to provide 1:1 support within the Horizon Hub Studio, in client homes and schools. He works towards progressing targets, as set by the Behaviour Consultant and the team around the child. Dan has a Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching which led him to spend some time working with students abroad. His expertise will not only encourage our clients to engage in regular physical activity but it will also help to further develop essential physical skills such as coordination, fine & gross motor and spacial awareness. Alongside the physical benefits, this will simultaneously help clients with their social skills, which will in turn encourage teamwork and good sportsmanship. Dan has also completed his Level 7 in Speech Therapy and worked as a qualified SEN Teaching Assistant for 6 years. His experience of working with children presenting with behavioural needs and his passion for helping them overcome their challenges, has equipped him with a plethora of skills to further enhance the Horizon Hub Team. Dan lives in Harrogate. He’s family orientated and enjoys visiting loved ones in London. He enjoys spending time out in nature and playing a variety of sports including football for his local team, tennis and golf.
Dan
Sports Coach & Mentor
Dan has recently joined Horizon Hub to provide 1:1 support within the Horizon Hub Studio, in client homes and schools. He works towards progressing targets, as set by the Behaviour Consultant and the team around the child. Dan has a Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching which led him to spend some time working with students abroad. His expertise will not only encourage our clients to engage in regular physical activity but it will also help to further develop essential physical skills such as coordination, fine & gross motor and spacial awareness. Alongside the physical benefits, this will simultaneously help clients with their social skills, which will in turn encourage teamwork and good sportsmanship. Dan has also completed his Level 7 in Speech Therapy and worked as a qualified SEN Teaching Assistant for 6 years. His experience of working with children presenting with behavioural needs and his passion for helping them overcome their challenges, has equipped him with a plethora of skills to further enhance the Horizon Hub Team. Dan lives in Harrogate. He’s family orientated and enjoys visiting loved ones in London. He enjoys spending time out in nature and playing a variety of sports including football for his local team, tennis and golf.
Dan
Sports Coach & Mentor
Dan has recently joined Horizon Hub to provide 1:1 support within the Horizon Hub Studio, in client homes and schools. He works towards progressing targets, as set by the Behaviour Consultant and the team around the child. Dan has a Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching which led him to spend some time working with students abroad. His expertise will not only encourage our clients to engage in regular physical activity but it will also help to further develop essential physical skills such as coordination, fine & gross motor and spacial awareness. Alongside the physical benefits, this will simultaneously help clients with their social skills, which will in turn encourage teamwork and good sportsmanship. Dan has also completed his Level 7 in Speech Therapy and worked as a qualified SEN Teaching Assistant for 6 years. His experience of working with children presenting with behavioural needs and his passion for helping them overcome their challenges, has equipped him with a plethora of skills to further enhance the Horizon Hub Team. Dan lives in Harrogate. He’s family orientated and enjoys visiting loved ones in London. He enjoys spending time out in nature and playing a variety of sports including football for his local team, tennis and golf.
Poppie
Student Support Mentor
Poppie's role at Horizon Hub is to provide 1:1 support within the Studio, out in the community, in client homes and in schools. She helps students to progress and succeed with their targets, as set by the Behaviour Consultant. Poppie is highly skilled in supporting children and young adults with emotional regulation, ASD, PDA, SEMH, alongside many other associated conditions. Poppie's interest in education first began in 2010 when she began studying for a level 3 diploma in supporting teaching and learning in schools. In 2012 she became a qualified SEND Teaching Assistant in a primary school, providing 1:1 designated support. She also had a role as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant where she enjoyed teaching full classes. After several years Poppie was promoted to a senior member of the school's SEND team, where she became further experienced through a managerial role in supporting a large number of individual students with their specific needs. Poppie then joined a private company, working 1:1 with adults with SEND for over a year before joining the team at Horizon Hub. Poppie's personal experience of having a child diagnosed with ASD with a PDA profile, broadens her understanding and passion for supporting children and young people's bespoke needs. Poppie lives in Harrogate with her husband and two older children. They have a pet dog that they love to take out for walks. To relax Poppie enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Poppie
Student Support Mentor
Poppie's role at Horizon Hub is to provide 1:1 support within the Studio, out in the community, in client homes and in schools. She helps students to progress and succeed with their targets, as set by the Behaviour Consultant. Poppie is highly skilled in supporting children and young adults with emotional regulation, ASD, PDA, SEMH, alongside many other associated conditions. Poppie's interest in education first began in 2010 when she began studying for a level 3 diploma in supporting teaching and learning in schools. In 2012 she became a qualified SEND Teaching Assistant in a primary school, providing 1:1 designated support. She also had a role as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant where she enjoyed teaching full classes. After several years Poppie was promoted to a senior member of the school's SEND team, where she became further experienced through a managerial role in supporting a large number of individual students with their specific needs. Poppie then joined a private company, working 1:1 with adults with SEND for over a year before joining the team at Horizon Hub. Poppie's personal experience of having a child diagnosed with ASD with a PDA profile, broadens her understanding and passion for supporting children and young people's bespoke needs. Poppie lives in Harrogate with her husband and two older children. They have a pet dog that they love to take out for walks. To relax Poppie enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Poppie
Student Support Mentor
Poppie's role at Horizon Hub is to provide 1:1 support within the Studio, out in the community, in client homes and in schools. She helps students to progress and succeed with their targets, as set by the Behaviour Consultant. Poppie is highly skilled in supporting children and young adults with emotional regulation, ASD, PDA, SEMH, alongside many other associated conditions. Poppie's interest in education first began in 2010 when she began studying for a level 3 diploma in supporting teaching and learning in schools. In 2012 she became a qualified SEND Teaching Assistant in a primary school, providing 1:1 designated support. She also had a role as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant where she enjoyed teaching full classes. After several years Poppie was promoted to a senior member of the school's SEND team, where she became further experienced through a managerial role in supporting a large number of individual students with their specific needs. Poppie then joined a private company, working 1:1 with adults with SEND for over a year before joining the team at Horizon Hub. Poppie's personal experience of having a child diagnosed with ASD with a PDA profile, broadens her understanding and passion for supporting children and young people's bespoke needs. Poppie lives in Harrogate with her husband and two older children. They have a pet dog that they love to take out for walks. To relax Poppie enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Natalka
Business Administrator
With over 10 years’ previous experience in Office Management, Natalka provides administrative support to the Company. Natalka studied languages at A Level and went on to study Spanish at the University of Manchester. She then worked in the field of Property Management, managing an office for over 10 years. She lives with her teenage son, who has a diagnosis of autism and a language disorder along with the accompanying conditions of dyspraxia and hyper muscular flexibility. This means that she has limitless personal experience within the realms of SEN, offering a breadth of knowledge, understanding and compassion. Natalka volunteers. She also enjoys yoga, singing and heading out for long walks. She’s passionate about giving her son a well-rounded outlook to life and exposing him to as many experiences as possible, and as such they love spending time together engaging in their shared interests of travel, concerts and theatre. All our staff are trained in health and safety, individual risk assessments, safeguarding and first aid.
Natalka
Business Administrator
With over 10 years’ previous experience in Office Management, Natalka provides administrative support to the Company. Natalka studied languages at A Level and went on to study Spanish at the University of Manchester. She then worked in the field of Property Management, managing an office for over 10 years. She lives with her teenage son, who has a diagnosis of autism and a language disorder along with the accompanying conditions of dyspraxia and hyper muscular flexibility. This means that she has limitless personal experience within the realms of SEN, offering a breadth of knowledge, understanding and compassion. Natalka volunteers. She also enjoys yoga, singing and heading out for long walks. She’s passionate about giving her son a well-rounded outlook to life and exposing him to as many experiences as possible, and as such they love spending time together engaging in their shared interests of travel, concerts and theatre. All our staff are trained in health and safety, individual risk assessments, safeguarding and first aid.
Natalka
Business Administrator
With over 10 years’ previous experience in Office Management, Natalka provides administrative support to the Company. Natalka studied languages at A Level and went on to study Spanish at the University of Manchester. She then worked in the field of Property Management, managing an office for over 10 years. She lives with her teenage son, who has a diagnosis of autism and a language disorder along with the accompanying conditions of dyspraxia and hyper muscular flexibility. This means that she has limitless personal experience within the realms of SEN, offering a breadth of knowledge, understanding and compassion. Natalka volunteers. She also enjoys yoga, singing and heading out for long walks. She’s passionate about giving her son a well-rounded outlook to life and exposing him to as many experiences as possible, and as such they love spending time together engaging in their shared interests of travel, concerts and theatre. All our staff are trained in health and safety, individual risk assessments, safeguarding and first aid.
Amanda
Volunteer Learning Support Mentor
Amanda's role involves providing 1:1 support at our Horizon Hub premises. She helps our children and young people to work towards and progress their individual learning targets. Amanda has a Degree in Psychology and her PGCE Teaching Qualification. Amanda's career began in mainstream primary education. After a short while, she moved onto a specialist primary school for pupils where SEMH was identified as an area of need. She has also worked in primary schools delivering the PSHE curriculum across all year groups and supporting pupils’ SEMH needs through targeted small group work and 1:1 sessions. Amanda brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked alongside other specialist professionals and actively engaging with parents and carers alike, to ensure a positive whole-team approach around a child. Amanda remains passionate about meeting the individual needs of the whole pupil, with her work consistently being underpinned by her Nurture Group Training and flexibly consistent approach! She implements key skills and outcomes around positive self-awareness, personal and social development and pro-actively supports child progress, whatever form that takes. Amanda lives with her husband and two older children. She enjoys eating out and walking her dog, Maggie.
Amanda
Volunteer Learning Support Mentor
Amanda's role involves providing 1:1 support at our Horizon Hub premises. She helps our children and young people to work towards and progress their individual learning targets. Amanda has a Degree in Psychology and her PGCE Teaching Qualification. Amanda's career began in mainstream primary education. After a short while, she moved onto a specialist primary school for pupils where SEMH was identified as an area of need. She has also worked in primary schools delivering the PSHE curriculum across all year groups and supporting pupils’ SEMH needs through targeted small group work and 1:1 sessions. Amanda brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked alongside other specialist professionals and actively engaging with parents and carers alike, to ensure a positive whole-team approach around a child. Amanda remains passionate about meeting the individual needs of the whole pupil, with her work consistently being underpinned by her Nurture Group Training and flexibly consistent approach! She implements key skills and outcomes around positive self-awareness, personal and social development and pro-actively supports child progress, whatever form that takes. Amanda lives with her husband and two older children. She enjoys eating out and walking her dog, Maggie.
Amanda
Volunteer Learning Support Mentor
Amanda's role involves providing 1:1 support at our Horizon Hub premises. She helps our children and young people to work towards and progress their individual learning targets. Amanda has a Degree in Psychology and her PGCE Teaching Qualification. Amanda's career began in mainstream primary education. After a short while, she moved onto a specialist primary school for pupils where SEMH was identified as an area of need. She has also worked in primary schools delivering the PSHE curriculum across all year groups and supporting pupils’ SEMH needs through targeted small group work and 1:1 sessions. Amanda brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked alongside other specialist professionals and actively engaging with parents and carers alike, to ensure a positive whole-team approach around a child. Amanda remains passionate about meeting the individual needs of the whole pupil, with her work consistently being underpinned by her Nurture Group Training and flexibly consistent approach! She implements key skills and outcomes around positive self-awareness, personal and social development and pro-actively supports child progress, whatever form that takes. Amanda lives with her husband and two older children. She enjoys eating out and walking her dog, Maggie.
Rachael
Student Support Mentor
Rachael's role involves providing 1:1 support at our Horizon Hub premises in Harrogate and Knaresborough. With her strong background in SEN, she works towards progressing individualised targets and helps students to strengthen their self-confidence and reach their own full potential. Rachael's love for teaching first began in 2017 when she worked with children in Thailand. At the time, she was working towards her ‘Teaching English as an Additional Language’ certification. This led her into a role as an SEN Teaching Assistant, focusing on children with autism. On her return to the UK, Rachael went on to complete her Degree in Teaching and in 2022 became a fully Qualified Teacher specialising in Early Years Education. Alongside her degree, Rachael also gained her Level 2 in Makaton, which she went on to use within her mainstream educational practice. After taking some time out of teaching to travel, Rachael knew that her passion was to work with children with additional needs and she further reinforces her current work with a strong interest in the area of Speech and Language. In the future, Rachael hopes to attain the relevant qualifications to become a Speech and Language therapist. Rachael lives in Knaresborough with her dog Poppy. Outside of her working life, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going on dog walks and baking delicious treats for us all!
Rachael
Student Support Mentor
Rachael's role involves providing 1:1 support at our Horizon Hub premises in Harrogate and Knaresborough. With her strong background in SEN, she works towards progressing individualised targets and helps students to strengthen their self-confidence and reach their own full potential. Rachael's love for teaching first began in 2017 when she worked with children in Thailand. At the time, she was working towards her ‘Teaching English as an Additional Language’ certification. This led her into a role as an SEN Teaching Assistant, focusing on children with autism. On her return to the UK, Rachael went on to complete her Degree in Teaching and in 2022 became a fully Qualified Teacher specialising in Early Years Education. Alongside her degree, Rachael also gained her Level 2 in Makaton, which she went on to use within her mainstream educational practice. After taking some time out of teaching to travel, Rachael knew that her passion was to work with children with additional needs and she further reinforces her current work with a strong interest in the area of Speech and Language. In the future, Rachael hopes to attain the relevant qualifications to become a Speech and Language therapist. Rachael lives in Knaresborough with her dog Poppy. Outside of her working life, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going on dog walks and baking delicious treats for us all!
Rachael
Student Support Mentor
Rachael's role involves providing 1:1 support at our Horizon Hub premises in Harrogate and Knaresborough. With her strong background in SEN, she works towards progressing individualised targets and helps students to strengthen their self-confidence and reach their own full potential. Rachael's love for teaching first began in 2017 when she worked with children in Thailand. At the time, she was working towards her ‘Teaching English as an Additional Language’ certification. This led her into a role as an SEN Teaching Assistant, focusing on children with autism. On her return to the UK, Rachael went on to complete her Degree in Teaching and in 2022 became a fully Qualified Teacher specialising in Early Years Education. Alongside her degree, Rachael also gained her Level 2 in Makaton, which she went on to use within her mainstream educational practice. After taking some time out of teaching to travel, Rachael knew that her passion was to work with children with additional needs and she further reinforces her current work with a strong interest in the area of Speech and Language. In the future, Rachael hopes to attain the relevant qualifications to become a Speech and Language therapist. Rachael lives in Knaresborough with her dog Poppy. Outside of her working life, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going on dog walks and baking delicious treats for us all!
Phil
Learning Mentor
Phil works from our Horizon Hub premises, providing 1:1 support to students based on their individualised learning targets. Phil has an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care - Children and Young People. He has worked with children and families in a variety of settings both in the UK and abroad, for over 15 years. He began his youth focussed journey working as a registered helper at his mum's child-minding business at the age of 16. He went on to support children and young people at Air Cadets before jetting off to America to work as a camp counsellor at Camp America for 2 years. Upon his return to the UK, he started working in the Youth Justice field where he worked in a number of different roles supporting young people and their families. Phil went on to work in a school as the Attendance Officer and Family Support mentor. He is passionate about supporting children and young people and helping them reach their full potential. Phil lives in Spofforth with his partner, their three children, two dogs Rogue and Gloria Sparkles, and Mop the cat. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, walking and eating out. He is passionate about restoring classic cars and can regularly be found pottering in his workshop. Phil also loves musical theatre and is an avid Leeds United Fan.
Phil
Learning Mentor
Phil works from our Horizon Hub premises, providing 1:1 support to students based on their individualised learning targets. Phil has an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care - Children and Young People. He has worked with children and families in a variety of settings both in the UK and abroad, for over 15 years. He began his youth focussed journey working as a registered helper at his mum's child-minding business at the age of 16. He went on to support children and young people at Air Cadets before jetting off to America to work as a camp counsellor at Camp America for 2 years. Upon his return to the UK, he started working in the Youth Justice field where he worked in a number of different roles supporting young people and their families. Phil went on to work in a school as the Attendance Officer and Family Support mentor. He is passionate about supporting children and young people and helping them reach their full potential. Phil lives in Spofforth with his partner, their three children, two dogs Rogue and Gloria Sparkles, and Mop the cat. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, walking and eating out. He is passionate about restoring classic cars and can regularly be found pottering in his workshop. Phil also loves musical theatre and is an avid Leeds United Fan.
Phil
Learning Mentor
Phil works from our Horizon Hub premises, providing 1:1 support to students based on their individualised learning targets. Phil has an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care - Children and Young People. He has worked with children and families in a variety of settings both in the UK and abroad, for over 15 years. He began his youth focussed journey working as a registered helper at his mum's child-minding business at the age of 16. He went on to support children and young people at Air Cadets before jetting off to America to work as a camp counsellor at Camp America for 2 years. Upon his return to the UK, he started working in the Youth Justice field where he worked in a number of different roles supporting young people and their families. Phil went on to work in a school as the Attendance Officer and Family Support mentor. He is passionate about supporting children and young people and helping them reach their full potential. Phil lives in Spofforth with his partner, their three children, two dogs Rogue and Gloria Sparkles, and Mop the cat. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, walking and eating out. He is passionate about restoring classic cars and can regularly be found pottering in his workshop. Phil also loves musical theatre and is an avid Leeds United Fan.
Katie
Student Support Mentor
Katie provides 1:1 support at our Horizon Hub premises. She works towards progressing targets as set by the Behaviour Consultant. Katie graduated with a first-class Honours Degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies. She worked as a Teaching Assistant supporting children with special educational needs whilst at University. Alongside her work at Horizon Hub, Katie is completing her Masters in Psychology and hopes to eventually become a Child Psychologist. Katie lives in Leeds and in her spare time she enjoys catching up with family and friends and going for long walks.
Katie
Student Support Mentor
Katie provides 1:1 support at our Horizon Hub premises. She works towards progressing targets as set by the Behaviour Consultant. Katie graduated with a first-class Honours Degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies. She worked as a Teaching Assistant supporting children with special educational needs whilst at University. Alongside her work at Horizon Hub, Katie is completing her Masters in Psychology and hopes to eventually become a Child Psychologist. Katie lives in Leeds and in her spare time she enjoys catching up with family and friends and going for long walks.
Katie
Student Support Mentor
Katie provides 1:1 support at our Horizon Hub premises. She works towards progressing targets as set by the Behaviour Consultant. Katie graduated with a first-class Honours Degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies. She worked as a Teaching Assistant supporting children with special educational needs whilst at University. Alongside her work at Horizon Hub, Katie is completing her Masters in Psychology and hopes to eventually become a Child Psychologist. Katie lives in Leeds and in her spare time she enjoys catching up with family and friends and going for long walks.
Olivia
Student Support & Sports Mentor
Olivia's role at Horizon Hub is to provide 1:1 support within the Horizon Hub premises, out in the community and in client schools. She helps students to progress and succeed with their targets, as set by the Behaviour Consultant. As part of her role, Olivia also works closely with our Sports Coach Dan, drawing up physical exercise programmes for our students. Olivia's Special Educational Needs background involved spending 18 months working as a Personal Assistant for a young person with additional needs, supporting them within the home and school environment. She then went on to work for many years as an SEN Teaching Assistant, where she provided individualised 1:1 support. Her experience of working with young people presenting with learning, behavioural and social-emotional difficulties and her familiarity of implementing a low arousal technique, has equipped her with a vast array of bespoke skills. She is dedicated and passionate about helping and supporting young people of all ages. Olivia's qualifications include Autism/ADHD & ADD Awareness and Level 2 Sports Coaching. In her spare time, Olivia enjoys partaking in many sports, but football in the main. She enjoys walks, hiking and in particular travelling, which saw her taking 9 months out of her career last year to travel the world. Olivia is now settled back in Harrogate and enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as engaging in nature and the great outdoors, as often as she can.
Olivia
Student Support & Sports Mentor
Olivia's role at Horizon Hub is to provide 1:1 support within the Horizon Hub premises, out in the community and in client schools. She helps students to progress and succeed with their targets, as set by the Behaviour Consultant. As part of her role, Olivia also works closely with our Sports Coach Dan, drawing up physical exercise programmes for our students. Olivia's Special Educational Needs background involved spending 18 months working as a Personal Assistant for a young person with additional needs, supporting them within the home and school environment. She then went on to work for many years as an SEN Teaching Assistant, where she provided individualised 1:1 support. Her experience of working with young people presenting with learning, behavioural and social-emotional difficulties and her familiarity of implementing a low arousal technique, has equipped her with a vast array of bespoke skills. She is dedicated and passionate about helping and supporting young people of all ages. Olivia's qualifications include Autism/ADHD & ADD Awareness and Level 2 Sports Coaching. In her spare time, Olivia enjoys partaking in many sports, but football in the main. She enjoys walks, hiking and in particular travelling, which saw her taking 9 months out of her career last year to travel the world. Olivia is now settled back in Harrogate and enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as engaging in nature and the great outdoors, as often as she can.
Olivia
Student Support & Sports Mentor
Olivia's role at Horizon Hub is to provide 1:1 support within the Horizon Hub premises, out in the community and in client schools. She helps students to progress and succeed with their targets, as set by the Behaviour Consultant. As part of her role, Olivia also works closely with our Sports Coach Dan, drawing up physical exercise programmes for our students. Olivia's Special Educational Needs background involved spending 18 months working as a Personal Assistant for a young person with additional needs, supporting them within the home and school environment. She then went on to work for many years as an SEN Teaching Assistant, where she provided individualised 1:1 support. Her experience of working with young people presenting with learning, behavioural and social-emotional difficulties and her familiarity of implementing a low arousal technique, has equipped her with a vast array of bespoke skills. She is dedicated and passionate about helping and supporting young people of all ages. Olivia's qualifications include Autism/ADHD & ADD Awareness and Level 2 Sports Coaching. In her spare time, Olivia enjoys partaking in many sports, but football in the main. She enjoys walks, hiking and in particular travelling, which saw her taking 9 months out of her career last year to travel the world. Olivia is now settled back in Harrogate and enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as engaging in nature and the great outdoors, as often as she can.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about any part of our service, if you wish to find out more about our work or would like to discuss the needs of your child with a view to arrange an appointment, please get in touch.
By email
By phone
07822 873 103
Contact Us
If you have any questions about any part of our service, if you wish to find out more about our work or would like to discuss the needs of your child with a view to arrange an appointment, please get in touch.
By email
By phone
07822 873 103