Our members
All the supervisor members or supervisor advocates listed below adhere to our membership criteria.
Those listed as Supervisor Members have informed us that they have received training, have insurance and policies and agree to follow a code of practice that meets our standards to be Educator Supervisors*.
Those listed as Supervisor Advocates are not currently practising supervisors, but are in the field of training, research or have a specific interest in supporting the delivery of supervision by educators into the education sector.
*Please note we are a community of practice, not a regulatory body.
Supervisor Members
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Jenny BowersFounder member of the CoP
Relevant Qualifications
Diploma in Reflective Supervision in Education
Background
EYFS qualified Primary teacher, SENCO, DSL, senior leadership including headship
Specialism/supervision focus
Senior and middle leaders in all aspects of education, SEND, Safeguarding, utilising creative methods
Location
West Yorkshire, and online
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Dr Rachel BriggsFounder member of the CoP
Relevant Qualifications
BEd, MA(Ed), EdD, Diploma in Reflective Supervision in Education
Background
former primary teacher, deputy head, SENCo, DSL, teacher trainer, SEMH needs consultant, and researcher
Specialism/supervision focus
Class teachers and support staff, SEND, Pastoral, Leadership, Supervision of supervision.
Location
North Somerset
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Gemma DrinkallMember of the working party
Relevant Qualifications
Certificate in Reflective Supervision in Education
Background
secondary school teacher and leader
Specialism/supervision focus
Primary, Secondary, Senior Leaders, boundaries to support wellbeing, career development.
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Jackie WilliamsMember of the working party
Relevant Qualifications
Certificate in Reflective Supervision in Education
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Sara AlstonMember since November 2025
Relevant Qualifications
PGCE, HPQH, Post graduate Diploma in Education
Background
With almost 40 years in education, including 15 years as a DSL, I now work as an independent trainer and consultant specialising in safeguarding, SEND, and inclusion.
Specialism/supervision focus
I offer supervision to DSLs and SENCos.
Location
Surrey
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Rosie HeywoodMember of the working party
Relevant Qualifications
Diploma in Reflective Supervision
Background
EYFS teacher and Leader
Specialism/supervision focus
EYFS, Creating Hybrid Models for EYFS Settings and Schools
Location
Reading
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Helen TarokhMember since January 2026
Relevant Qualifications
ILM L7 Executive Coaching and Mentoring/Coaching supervision course – Oxford Brookes University
Background
27 year career as a teacher including 10 years as a headteacher, followed by 5 years as a coach/supervisor
Specialism/supervision focus
professional supervision for headteachers
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne and online
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Amelia BruntMember since June 2026
Relevant Qualifications
Post Grad Certificate in Clinical Supervision, Certificate in Neurosequential Reflective Supervision, MSc Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing, QTS.
Background
Amelia is a former Teacher, SENCo and Virtual Schools senior practitioner who now works independently as a Clinical Supervisor specialising in trauma-informed practice.
Specialism/supervision focus
: Trauma Informed Practice, Vicarious Trauma and Secondary Traumatic Stress prevention and recovery.
Location
West Yorkshire and Lancashire and online
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Jane McNallyMember since October 2025
Relevant Qualifications
PGCE (Primary) NPQH, NSPCC Child Protection Supervision Skills, ILM7 Executive Coaching & Mentoring (in progress)
Background
Over twenty five years in education, serving as Executive Headteacher, Trust Strategic Leader, Safeguarding Lead, and system level school improvement facilitator across mainstream and specialist settings.
Specialism/supervision focus
Reflective supervision for Senior Leaders, SENCOs, DSL’s and Safeguarding professionals
Location
Worcestershire, West Midlands.
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Immaculada Matthewsmember since January 2025
Relevant Qualifications
MEd Educational Leadership | NPQH | Diploma in Reflective Supervision | Professional Doctorate in Education (current)
Background
Former teacher, SENCO and headteacher, now working as an independent supervisor and researcher.
Specialism/supervision focus
Reflective and relational supervision for teachers, school leaders and education professionals, with particular interests in inclusion, professional identity and relational practice.
Location
London (working across the UK online and in person)
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David GuardMember since July 2026
Relevant Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision (Education Mental Health Practitioner)
Background
20 plus years working directly with young people. 10 plus years working specifically in Young People’s Mental Health Services (NHS and 3rd Sector) and Safeguarding/ Pastoral Education roles.
Specialism/supervision focus
DSLs and Pastoral staff
Location
West Midlands
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Georgie McIntyreMember since April 2026
Relevant Qualifications
ICF Accredited CoachILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching in Education ILM Level 5 Certificate as Coaching Professional Qualified Professional Supervisor NSPCC Child Supervision Training – Qualified Safeguarding Supervisor BACP Essential Supervision Skills
Background
over 30 years’ experience in education, leadership, organisational development and safeguarding. Former Head of School, Chief Learning Officer and senior leader across national and international organisations.
Specialism/supervision focus
Safeguarding supervision for Designated Safeguarding Leads, education leaders and safeguarding professionals; professional supervision for coaches and leaders
Location
Hertfordshire, UK, online
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Dr Jo Taylor
Member since July 2026
Relevant Qualifications
Doctorate in Professional Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology
Background
I am an educational psychologist, who has been providing supervision in education since 2015
Specialism/supervision focus
supervision of SLT and compassion-focussed supervision
Location
Devon and online
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Debbie Innes-TurnillMember since June 2025
Relevant Qualifications
MSc Child Protection and BPS recognised supervision training
Background
30 years as a teacher, school leader and DSL, 6 years as safeguarding consultant and supervisor
Specialism/supervision focus
Safeguarding culture and managing complexity
Location
Gloucestershire
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Elizabeth DentonMember since June 2026
Relevant Qualifications
PGCE English; NPQSL; MSc TESOL; UKCP-registered Educational Psychotherapist
Background
Educational psychotherapist and clinical lead with 25 years’ experience in teaching, leadership, publishing, and specialist training delivery.
Specialism/supervision focus
I run Gerda Hanko-style work discussion groups, reflective practice with teachers, leaders and school staff and Compassion-focused Coaching Supervision
Location
South West UK
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Dr Bea StevensonMember since June 2026
Relevant Qualifications
: Doctorate in Education
Background
Primary teaching, teacher training, facilitator of The Nurturing Programme in schools
Specialism/supervision focus
Pastoral teams
Location
Oxford
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Katie MalleyMember since May 2026
Relevant Qualifications
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy; Certificate in Supervision
Background
Primary, Secondary and Post 16 education, senior leadership and national consultancy
Specialism/supervision focus
Providing relational, trauma-informed supervision for practitioners and leaders, promoting wellbeing, resilience, reflective practice and psychological safety.
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Gillian Airey GoodwinMember since February 2026
Relevant Qualifications
Supervision trained through Anna Freud, MSc – Psychology in Mental Health and Wellbeing, BEd. (Hons), GMBPsS, APA
Background
Teacher, Deputy Headteacher, Team leader, Assistant Headteacher, Curriculum Lead, Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead, ECT mentor, ECT Visiting Tutor, ECT Induction Tutor, student teacher trainer, INSET training provider
Specialism/supervision focus
Primary years, Early Career Teachers, Emotional Intelligence and self-awareness, psychological understanding of actions and behaviours.
Location
Corby Glen, Grantham, Lincolnshire
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Shashi KnottMember since February 2025
Relevant Qualifications
Currently studying for my Diploma in Supervision in Education, MSc in Education, Power and Change
Background
English teacher and Deputy Head of Sixth Form
Specialism/supervision focus
ITT and ECT – I particularly focus on supporting new and trainee teachers to manage discussions around contested areas of the curriculum
Location
Hertford, Hertfordshire
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Karen ForshawMember since May 2025
Relevant Qualifications
MSc Psychology; BEd; currently completing an MSc in Organisational Psychology and the CSTD Diploma in Supervision.
Background
Founder of HumanEdge Performance, supporting school leaders and trusts to strengthen staff wellbeing, sustainable performance and retention.
Specialism/supervision focus
education leaders, relational, collaboratively and systemically informed supervision
Location
North West England
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Ben HarperMember since inception (2023)
Relevant Qualifications
Coaching Diploma, PgCert, PGCE, QTS
Background
I have worked in and around schools for over 25 years in roles including primary teaching, therapeutic support, learning mentor
Specialism/supervision focus
Teachers, leaders, pastoral staff
Location
Manchester and Sheffield
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Heather ForestMember since September 2025
Relevant Qualifications
Certificate in Cross Professional Supervision (with distinction) from The Institute of Pastoral Supervision and Reflective Practice (IPSRP)
Background
Primary School Teacher since 2007 in Scotland. Worked in mainstream education and within the severe and complex needs sector.
Specialism/supervision focus
Reflective wellbeing supervision within education and cross professionally in a variety of sectors such as Social Care, Law, Counselling.
Location
Scotland
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Karen Eastwoodmember since January 2026
Relevant Qualifications
Creative Supervision and Supervision Practice in Education certification
Background
Department Head and Faculty Head in Secondary schools. Arts Psychotherapist and Family therapist.
Specialism/supervision focus
DSL, SENDCOs, Pastoral staff, ECTs, staff returners. Creative, person centred and relational.
Location
Rutland and North Northamptonshire
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Anna Laslett-Borjamember since July 2025
Relevant Qualifications
CSTD Certificate in Supervision, BACP Accreditation, Diploma in Integrative Counselling, Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Children, PGCE, PGCert. Educational Studies, QTS
Background
Private Practice in Supervision of therapists and helping/education professionals, Counselling/Psychotherapy with adults and young people, Lecturing on Diploma in Counselling, Teacher in state sector
Specialism/supervision focus
working with education professionals, therapists (including newly qualified) and therapists in training
Location
Faversham Kent and Online
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Kevin LeeMember since November 2025
Relevant Qualifications
BEd, NPQH. Level 3 coach, DSL Trained
Background
Teaching and leading in schools in the most challenging contexts
Specialism/supervision focus
leaders in challenging contexts
Location
Norfolk
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Caroline Clarkmember since September 2025
Relevant Qualifications
ILM Level 7 coaching CSTD RSiE diploma in progress
Background
Teacher, Designated teacher, SENDCO and Inclusion lead in a large primary; Foster carer for neurodivergent children; Manager in the corporate sector
Specialism/supervision focus
SEND and Trauma Support
Location
Bristol
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Lizzie Egan-WalshMember since February 2025
Relevant Qualifications
Certificate in Clinical Supervision Skills Reflective Supervision Certification Neuro Affirmative Supervision Certification
Background
QTS Primary including EYFS, Certificate in Education FE, SENCO, DSL, Senior leadership including Headteacher, Executive/Leadership Coach
Specialism/supervision focus
Neuro affirmative supervision, group and 1:1 – including SENCO and DSL groups, senior and middle leaders in all aspects of education, SEND and Safeguarding.
Location
Greater Manchester and online
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Susie LanyadoMember since April 2026
Relevant Qualifications
Centre for Supervision and Team Development Certification- core, therapeutic, group and advanced
Background
Teacher trained (QTS), Psychology/Sociology degree, Certification in Counselling aspects in education
Specialism/supervision focus
1:1, group and team supervision, including DSL’s (Designated Safeguarding Leads), teachers and school practitioners- counsellors, CBT practitioners in schools
Location
London
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Marie DelaneyMember since May 2026
Relevant Qualifications
Educational Psychotherapist and supervisor (UKCP)
Background
Teacher, Trainer and Educational Psychotherapist
Specialism/supervision focus
The impact of trauma on teaching and learning, creating safe reflective spaces for staff and senior leaders
Location
Cork, Ireland
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Fae-Anna Dean
Member since May 2026
Relevant Qualifications
ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching & Mentoring; currently studying for the CTSD Bath diploma in RSiE
Background
nearly 30 years as a teacher and 16 as a senior leader; 9 years’ headship with experience of leading and developing Hampshire’s first, all-through school. Currently Executive Headteacher.
Specialism/supervision focus
Leadership in education; managing change; co-acting styles; applied linguistics and developing a climate for professional al learning with emotionally safe accountability.
Location
Hampshire
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Sarah StockleyMember since November 2025
Relevant Qualifications
Certificate in Supervision -CSTD (2008), MA Human Relations ( 2003), PGCE (1994)
Background
Team Leader for Multi Agency Support Team, Specialist Teacher and Supervision lead for LEA Inclusion Support Team, Adoptive Parent Group Facilitator for Reflective parenting program at The Anna Freud Centre, Secondary English Teacher
Specialism/supervision focus
Supporting Educators that support children with SEN in mainstream, specialist and AP settings.
Location
Nottingham/East Midlands
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Dr Daniel Cumber
Member since February 2026
Relevant Qualifications
Applied Educational & Child Psychology Doctorate. Post graduate training in solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, personal construct psychology, coaching for change, wellbeing and performance and solution focused coaching.
Background
Educational, Child and Community Psychologist
Specialism/supervision focus
: Head Teacher, SLT and DSL group and individual supervision. Solution focused, trauma informed and compassion focused supervision. supervising all the supervisors
Location
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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Danielle GallagherMember since October 2025
Relevant Qualifications
UCL Supervision for leaders in Education
Background
Retired Head of school for an all-age special school. Worked in both mainstream and special for 35 years in a variety of positions
Specialism/supervision focus
Educators who are Neurodiverse and educators supporting children with special needs and disabilities in a specialist or mainstream settings
Location
Beckenham Kent
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Danielle LinleyMember since October 2025
Relevant Qualifications
Certificate in supervision for coaching and consultancy and Postgraduate certificate in Supervision for staff working in schools and community contexts: working relationally and reflectively
Background
• 18 years experience in education – 14 years as a senior leader and 7 years as head teacher
Specialism/supervision focus
Group supervision and individual supervision for educators, coaches and consultants
Location
West Midlands
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Julia Hancockmember since March 2025
Relevant Qualifications
ICF ACC Currently undertaking Diploma in Reflective Supervision in education, APT Clinical Supervision
Background
Former Headteacher, learning specialist
Specialism/supervision focus
Reflective Supervision in education
Location
East Midlands. Available Nationally online
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Melissa Marrismember Since March 2025
Relevant Qualifications
Diploma in Supervision (CSTD, Bath), Diploma in Coaching (AC Accredited)
Background
QTS Secondary English Teacher since 1999, SEND Headteacher since 2018.
Specialism/supervision focus
New or aspiring Heads or school leaders, or coaches
Location
North Lincolnshire
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Lisa NelMember since February 2025
Relevant Qualifications
BA (Comb) Hons; PGCE, ADip Integrative Therapy; CSTD Bath Supervisor
Background
20 yrs secondary state sector teacher; qualified Humanistic therapist since 2008; Clinical and reflective supervisor and trainer in counselling children and young people, vicarious traumatisation and reflective supervision in education
Specialism/supervision focus
Educators, therapists and social workers
Location
Warminster, Wiltshire
Advocate Members
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Dr Jon ReidMember since February 2026
Relevant Qualifications
Associate Professor of Education – Oxford Brookes University
Background
Initial Teacher Education, Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching. Doctoral Supervision. Research group lead. Vice Chair of the Institute of Recovery from Childhood Trauma
Specialism/supervision focus
Teacher wellbeing. Compassion Informed Practice
Location
Oxford
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Ali Willis
Member since July 2026
Relevant Qualifications
DSL and in training with CSTD Bath (diploma in Reflective Supervision in Education)
Background
In secondary education for almost 30 years. Assistant Head Safeguarding and Well-being for 10 years
Specialism/supervision focus
Safeguarding support
Location
Bristol
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Bromwyn Kuotola
Member since October 2025
Relevant Qualifications
PgCert Emotional factors in teaching and Learning, – Certificate in Supervision in schools and community contexts: Working relationally and reflectively
Background
I am a specialist teacher working for a local authority to support schools with inclusion. Previous to this I have worked as a Lead practitioner, Specialist and Intervention teacher and middle leader in special and mainstream schools.
Specialism/supervision focus
Individuals and groups working in schools.
Location
East Kent
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Maz FoucherMember since October 2025
Relevant Qualifications
PGCE, MA Education Leadership, Currently completing RSiE Diploma
Background
22 years in primary as teacher and senior leader. Now in learning and development for an education publisher
Specialism/supervision focus
Senior leaders, middle leaders, new and trainees teachers, DEI groups and parents
Location
Devon
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Suzanne SimpsonMember since January 2025
Relevant Qualifications
Supervision for Staff working in Schools and Community Contexts. Level 7
Background
Primary Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring; Teacher Education (UG, PG, MA); Senior Mental Health Leadership QA; HEA Fellow; PhD student
Specialism/supervision focus
Reflective Practice; Professional Values in Practice; Communities of Practice; Behaviour and Classroom Culture; Mental Health & Wellbeing; SDG’s; Ethical Leadership
Location
Yorkshire
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Ola AralepoMember since October 2025
Relevant Qualifications
Qualified Supervisor (Level 6 Supervision
Background
Currently Research Student at UCL
Location
London
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Sue MarksMember of the working party
Relevant Qualifications
MEd Education Leadership
Background
part time Doctoral Research Student studying Supervision in Schools: a review of the current provision, visiting assessor for Coventry University PGCE and BEd, content writer for Leaders Team at Twinkle Education Production, Former Headteacher, Teacher, DSL and SENCo
Specialism/supervision focus
Mental Health and Wellbeing in schools, styles and impact of leadership in schools, communication in schools, the use of relational approaches in schools
Location
Suffolk, East of England
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