Julie has worked in the early years sector for over 35 years. She has held a range of roles including leading a Portage and Early Years Area SENCO team. Since starting her own consultancy and training company 17 years ago she has been involved in wide ranging national projects to promote access and inclusion of children with SEND. 

She has been involved as training director and an associate promoting a better understanding of attachment, trauma and resilience in the day to day practice of all those working with young children and families. She is a highly regarded trainer and speaker in the Early Years and SEND sector. She is an associate trainer and consultant for nasen, The British Association of Early Education and Nurture International. Julie is committed to supporting all professionals in the early years workforce to recognise and understand each child’s unique learning and development pathway.