Charlotte is the Founder and Director of Bridgepoint, a highly trained SEND advocate, psychology student and expert by experience with extensive knowledge of supporting children and young people with complex and high-level needs.
Her experience spans autism, non-speaking and minimally speaking children, complex communication needs, PDA profiles, behaviours that challenge, sensory processing differences and co-occurring neurodevelopmental needs. Having spent years navigating education, health and social care systems, Charlotte understands both the practical realities families face and the legislation and processes that should underpin the support they receive.
Charlotte has completed IPSEA SEND Law training Levels 1, 2 and 3, alongside training in safeguarding and child protection, Prevent, autism awareness, sensory processing, speech and language development and trauma-informed practice. She is SAFE Framework trained in trauma-informed practice, psychological safety and team culture, holds an enhanced DBS and is First Aid trained.
Alongside her work at Bridgepoint, Charlotte is studying neuropyschology and neurodevelopment. She is particularly interested in how differences in brain development, cognition, communication, sensory processing and emotional regulation shape the way neurodivergent children experience and interact with the world.
Her longer-term professional ambition is to work within autism assesment and neurodevelopmental practice, bringing together psychological knowledge with extensive experience of children whose presentations are complex, profound or difficult to capture through traditional assessment approaches. She has a particular interest in improving recognition and understanding of children with significant communication differences and overlapping neurodevelopmental profiles.
Charlotte is also passionate about advocacy and systemic change. Her experiences navigating complex SEND provision and challenging barriers across education, social care and healthcare have shaped an approach that is persistent, evidence-led and centred on ensuring children and families are heard. As both a parent of a child with a rare health condition and someone living with a rare condition herself, she also has significant lived experience of navigating NHS services, advocating for appropriate investigation and treatment, and managing the realities of complex health needs alongside everyday family life.
Before founding Bridgepoint, Charlotte worked professionally in graphic design for many years and remains a practising artist. She brings this creative background into the hub through accessible resources, engaging environments and activities designed around different ways of communicating, learning and experiencing the world.
Outside of Bridgepoint and her studies, Charlotte enjoys CrossFit and strength training, fine art and hyperrealistic drawing, gaming and anime. Her work at Bridgepoint brings together the things that matter most to her: SEND advocacy, psychology, creativity and building better opportunities for children and families.
Dan is Bridgepoint's Deputy Provision Manager and works closely alongside Charlotte in the day-to-day running and development of the provision.
With more than 20 years' experience working with children and families, Dan brings extensive experience across education, early years, SEND, safeguarding, behaviour support, assessment and planning, team leadership and partnership working with families.
Dan holds a BA (Hons) in Education and a Foundation Degree in Early Years Care and Education, alongside additional childcare qualifications. He has previously worked in management and leadership roles and has experience as both a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
He also brings lived experience of SEND within his own family, giving him a strong understanding of both the individual needs of children and the experiences of the families supporting them.
At Bridgepoint, Dan supports the management of the provision, staff and day-to-day practice, alongside the development and delivery of our SEND services and Alternative Provision. As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, he works alongside Charlotte to help ensure safeguarding, children's welfare and safe practice remain central to everything Bridgepoint does.
Outside of Bridgepoint, Dan enjoys lifting weights, family days out and visiting the local football stadium with his son.
Tash is a registered mental health nurse, DDP-informed practitioner and ADHD assessor, with experience across mental health services, crisis care, risk assessment and trauma-informed practice.
She works with children, young people and families, taking a warm, direct and unhurried approach that focuses on understanding the reasons behind behaviour rather than simply managing it. She is also the founder of the SAFE Framework, supporting psychologically safe and trauma-informed practice.
At Bridgepoint, Tash supports our therapeutic and mental health offer, providing specialist, family-centred support tailored to individual needs.
Outside of her professional work, Tash is a parent herself and enjoys spending time with her family.
Kia works directly with children and families within the hub and brings valuable experience supporting children with additional needs. She has previously been employed by BCP Short Breaks, supporting children with SEND in structured and respite settings.
Kia holds a full DBS check, first aid training, safeguarding training, and is passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment where children feel understood and supported. She is also a member of Mensa, reflecting her strong problem-solving abilities and thoughtful approach to working with children.
Outside of work, Kia is a keen climber who regularly climbs with Project Climbing. She also loves crochet, creative art projects and skateboarding. She spends most of her spare time outdoors.
Andrew supports the operational and digital development of Bridgepoint. He assists with website development, digital systems and social media management, helping ensure the organisation’s online presence continues to grow and reach families who may benefit from the hub.
Andrew holds a full DBS check and brings strong digital, technical and social media expertise, supporting the day-to-day development and visibility of the organisation.
Outside of supporting the hub’s digital work, Andrew enjoys gaming, going to the gym and kickboxing. He also proudly embraces his inner nerd and enjoys anything tech or gaming related.
If you like to join our team please email: charlotte@bridgepointlearning.co.uk