Charlotte is the founder and director of Bridgepoint and has lived experience supporting children with complex needs and navigating the SEND system. She is currently undertaking SEND law training through IPSEA to strengthen the advocacy and support offered to families through the hub.
Charlotte holds a full enhanced DBS check and first aid traning, SAFE Framework trained – trauma-informed practice, psychological safety & team culture and has completed safeguarding and child protection training including NCFE CACHE Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent, safeguarding training through the NSPCC, Level 2 Autism Awareness, and additional training supporting parents through sensory processing and speech and language development.
Before founding Bridgepoint, Charlotte worked professionally in graphic design for many years. She now brings that creative background into the hub, helping to design engaging learning environments, resources and creative activities that support children with different needs and ways of learning.
Her work is driven by both professional training and lived experience supporting children with SEND
Outside of running the hub, Charlotte enjoys CrossFit and strength training and has a strong interest in healthy living and fitness. She also has a passion for fine art and creativity, particularly detailed and realistic artwork, and enjoys bringing creativity into projects and resources. In her downtime she enjoys gaming and anime.
Annie is a Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 10 years’ experience supporting children, young people, and families within mental health services. She currently works within CAMHS and previously spent 8 years working in adult mental health, specialising in supporting young adults with personality disorders, emotional dysregulation, and complex emotional needs.
Annie has now joined Bridgepoint, working in partnership through Root & Regulate to deliver emotionally informed support for young people, parents, and carers both within the Bridgepoint hub and across wider community projects.
She has extensive experience delivering DBT-informed approaches and supporting individuals and families navigating overwhelm, anxiety, neuro divergence, emotional distress, and challenges within family life. Her work focuses on helping families better understand emotional regulation, reduce overwhelm, and develop calmer, more connected ways to navigate difficult moments together.
Annie is passionate about creating safe, non-judgemental spaces where young people and parents feel genuinely understood, supported, and more confident in responding to emotional distress.
As part of Bridgepoint’s multidisciplinary and lived-experience-led approach, Annie will also support the development of workshops, family support services, and emotionally informed interventions across both in-person and online support spaces.
In her spare time, Annie enjoys baking, spending time outdoors with her family, and attempting to burn off all the cakes she has baked and eaten at the gym.
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