Who Are We?

We are a curated team of experts united by the single goal to help reduce the impact of disability and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) and support families on their journey.

MEET THE TEAM

OUR DIRECTORS

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Pam Fry

MBE, CEO & Director

Over 20 years experience of working with disabled children / families including but not limited to, managing Sutton Portage Service, developing specialist sensory services, consulting and advising on disability in education, ABA specialist and designing & delivering bespoke training. Qualifications: B.Tec Early Years; BSc Psychology and Counselling; MA SEN and Inclusion (in progress)

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Yvonne Charalambous

Director of Business & Operations

25 years working with children, young people and families. Roles include Head of Student Support Services, Centre Management & School Business Management. Experience includes Recruitment, Finance, Premises Management, Training & Development, Behaviour Management and Designated Safeguarding Lead. Qualifications: PGC Guidance and Counselling/ PGC Management (Education); Level 4 Human Resources; NLP Master Practitioner / Master Coach, Advanced Safeguarding.

OUR PLAYWISE TEAM

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Teresa Lyons
PlayWise Portage Worker

14 Years in Portage; 17 Years working with disabled children;  NNEB;  Certificate in Portage

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Jessica Whant
PlayWise Portage Worker

10 Years in Portage; 22 Years working with disabled children; BTEC Early Years; Certificate in Portage

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Zoe Walker
PlayWise Portage Worker

6 years Portage; 19+ years experience of working in early years and SEND; NVQ Level 3 Early Years; Certificate in Portage

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Sally Cox
PlayWise Portage Worker

13 years in Portage; 20 years working experience with disabled children; BSc degree in Health, Accredited Trainer; Certificate in Portage

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Maddie Xiberras
PlayWise Portage Worker

2 years Portage; 14 years experience as Nursery Teacher and Nursery Manager; NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development; Certificate in Portage

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Sean Hepher
PlayWise Portage Worker

2 years Portage; 5+ years nursery experience and Room leading Preschool ;Certificate in Portage

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Stacy Jarvis
PlayWise Portage Worker

Certificate in Portage

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Jane Eustace
Admin Assistant

Over 30 years experience in Office Administration and helps us keep things moving smoothly

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Fran Boto
Support Worker

Health Visitor and Early Support Coordinator for LB of Sutton for over 30 years.  

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Nina Caraccio
PlayWise Portage Worker

5 years experience as a preschool key-worker, 2 years experience as a teaching assistant , Level 3 teaching assistant Certificate, Level 3 Diploma for the children and young people’s workforce.