Wendy has a background in establishing children’s homes tailored to young individuals with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Her expertise lies in catering for individuals who have endured abuse, underachievement, or disconnection from the education system. Her homes were equipped with onsite schools, facilitating an integrated approach to education and care.
Why I’ve joined PMHWB?
“I’ve worked with young children in the past and having young children of my own as well. It’s my way of paying it forward and giving back to the future generations to come.”
In her role, Wendy facilitated person-centred reviews as part of the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) process, collaborating closely with Special Educational Needs (SEN) teams across the East and West Midlands. She also had a career in assessing managers and staff in various residential settings, including children’s homes, elderly care facilities and supported living environments.
Wendy’s professional experience extends to delivering Level 2, Level 3, and Level 5 NVQ/Diplomas, as well as apprenticeships in health and social care, team leadership, and management. She also provided qualifications in functional skills such as Mathematics, English, and ICT.
Throughout her career, Wendy has worked with individuals of diverse age groups and varying learning capabilities and functional levels. She has addressed a wide range of challenges, including self-harm, neurodiversity, behavioral difficulties, mental health issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, gender and sexuality diversity (GLBT), learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Prader-Willi syndrome, various physical disabilities, and transition from secure accommodation.
Additionally, Wendy has experience working with elderly individuals, including those with Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and various disabilities such as deafness and blindness. Her breadth of experience underscores her commitment to providing inclusive and comprehensive support to individuals across the lifespan.
