Through a variety of professional roles, Charlotte has gained significant experience working directly with children and young people across mainstream and specialist educational settings. Currently working as a Pastoral Support Worker at The Henry Beaufort School, she supports the wellbeing of secondary-aged students, delivering group interventions and individual support sessions. Her work includes facilitating programmes on exam stress management, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, while working collaboratively with safeguarding teams to support vulnerable young people. She is particularly passionate about helping young people develop confidence, emotional awareness, and the strategies needed to navigate the challenges they face both within and beyond the school environment.
Charlotte's experience spans a range of specialist and mainstream settings, supporting children and young people with diverse SEND profiles, including hearing impairments, communication and interaction needs, learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Through her work, she has advocated for students' individual needs, collaborated with educational professionals, delivered tailored interventions, and adapted support to promote inclusion, engagement, and positive educational outcomes. These experiences have strengthened her understanding of the importance of early intervention, inclusive practice, and relationship-based support in helping young people thrive. She is particularly interested in understanding how psychological theory can be applied within schools to support learning, wellbeing, and long-term development.
Alongside her professional experience, Charlotte has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to wellbeing and community support. She has volunteered as a listening volunteer with Exeter Nightline, served as Welfare Officer for the University of Exeter Athletic Union Executive Committee, and contributed to mental health awareness initiatives through student support groups. These experiences further developed her skills in active listening, safeguarding, advocacy, and collaborative working.
Charlotte is recognised for her compassionate, organised, and reflective approach. She values building positive relationships with children, families, educators, and multidisciplinary professionals, recognising that collaboration is key to achieving meaningful outcomes. Her training in cognitive behavioural approaches, suicide prevention, safeguarding, and mental health literacy further supports her ability to promote children's emotional wellbeing effectively. Outside of her professional work, Charlotte enjoys dance and travelling. Having danced for over 20 years and performed as part of the Exeter Emeralds cheerleading programme, she values the role that physical activity and teamwork play in promoting confidence, resilience, and wellbeing. She has used her cheerleading experience to establish and run a cheerleading club for students with SEND, which received recognition from BBC News. Through these experiences, she has further developed her commitment to creating inclusive opportunities that enable young people to build confidence, social connections, and a sense of achievement.
As she continues her journey towards becoming an Educational Psychologist, Charlotte remains dedicated to developing her practice, enhancing her knowledge, and advocating for inclusive, psychologically informed approaches within education. She is passionate about ensuring that all children, regardless of their needs or circumstances, have the opportunity to flourish, succeed, and feel valued within their educational environments.
