With a background in social care, she has over 40 years’ experience of working in local authorities advocating for children and families, both as a social worker and as a strategic and operational manager. Having also worked in education and health and across children’s and adult services, Helen works restoratively to break down silos to implement integrated approaches that meet needs.
Helen has a strong value base in co-production and has effectively engaged a range of stakeholders in redesign programmes. She has led on the implementation of early years and childcare strategies and more recently the redesign of Post 16 SEND transition pathways.
Helen is a member of the Stockport SEND Champions Network and previously chaired the Greater Manchester Autism Transition Group.
