My passions are being a mum, working for Leeds Children's Services Workforce Development Team and exploring evidence-based parenting strategies to empower parents to make choices that benefit their family.

I wanted to support children and young people who have experienced adversity. My Fellowship explored effective behaviour support strategies for children and young people who are looked after. It was only the beginning of my journey, as I returned enthusiastically to learn about trauma, our nervous system and attachment.

As a result of my Fellowship and further research, I devised training for foster carers, children's homes and early help colleagues. I've achieved professional certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention. I created a website that offers examples of how evidence-based research can support daily life for parents and carers. My blog has an interactive children's section to explore how to respond to feelings through a fictional character. My next phase is to write a children's ebook.

Approaches to behaviour support are significantly changing. Rather than fixating on the behaviour, a long-lasting impact can be achieved by exploring emotional wellbeing, resilience and reducing stress.