Team
Meet and learn all about our amazingly eclectic and passionate team that spend everyday changing the path of young people most in need of support.

Leon Edwards – Managing Director (DSL)
A working class lad from the Black Country, I have always felt a sense of community and was supported by people around me. The morals

Lyndsey Edwards – Director Of Primary Education (DSL)
I have been working in the background of Pushforward for 10 years. I bring a wealth of early years and primary experience to the organisation

Victoria Bacon (Vic) – Group Finance & Administration Director (DSL)
I have over 25 years’ experience in starting, running, franchising and selling companies. I am a qualified accountant and Pushforward’s Group Finance Director, together with

Andy Lambert (ID No 1808224924) – Staff Welfare Manager
I’ve worked in a PRU for 6 years and in the last 2 of those I’ve worked with Leon. I Love sport especially football and

Daisy Upson (ID No 1809326378) – Group Safeguarding Manager (DSL)
A PhD student currently studying prisons and lifers, my passion is in equality and fair justice. Having received a BSc in Criminology, then an MA

George Bacon (ID No – 1809780401) – Facilities Manager
My work background experience is with both HGV driving and Welder/Fabrication. I am also an Army Cadet instructor and a foster carer. At Pushforward I

Darren Martin (ID No 1812407781) – Manager of Accreditation and Post 16 Group Provision (Suffolk & Cambridgeshire)
I have been working in the education sector for the past 16 years across many different roles from teaching all main curriculum to management of


Stacey Page (ID No 1826743764) – Secondary Provision Practitioner
I have been working in hairdressing and barbering education for most of my career, I started my journey with an apprenticeship and then pursued a

Kay Hard (ID No 1857016885) – Primary Provision Practitioner (DSL)
I left school at 16 with a passion to support young people to ensure they did not struggle in the same ways I had. Over

Neil Charnaud (ID No 1808669251) – Primary Provision Practitioner
Originally pursued a career as an actor, but sadly lacked the good looks and talent. Decided I wanted to inspire people in other ways and

Marc Careless (ID No 1863465017) – SENCO
I have worked in the primary sector of education for over twenty five years in both Sheffield and Suffolk. In that time I have taught every

Tracy Henderson (ID No 1839991409) – PA to Directors
I have 20+ years of work experience in Administration and 10 years in Primary Education. I have worked in countless industries, run my own businesses


Neale Foulger (ID No 1935731128) – IT Support Technician
I have worked in IT for over 25 years. Started designing websites and morphed into technical support.I enjoy cooking, reading, gaming, films and had my

Ruth Turner (ID No 1890593944) – Administrator
My background is a mix of administration and medical education within the NHS and also working in senior and primary education settings. I love being

Gemma Black (ID No 1897258151) – Receptionist and Administrator
I am passionate about working within an organisation that supports young people to grow in confidence, as well as skills. I love animals, my daughter

Kelly Wallace (ID No 1912567119) – Logistics Administrator
I am new to Suffolk having lived in Essex all my life. I have over 24 years Admin experience in various sectors. I like travelling,

Jennie Tomkinson (ID No 1914176803) – Logistics Administrator
I have been working within administration for the last 13 years and love being a part of a team that supports our students with their


Teresa Jackson (ID No 1907108960) – Exams Administrator
I have over 13 years experience in administration, the last 2 within a vet nurse qualifications setting. I have also worked in a care home


Jimi Johnson (ID No 1862549850) – Senior Bookkeeper
I have worked in accounts industry for over 25 years and have extensive experience in multiple industries. Together with the Finance & Administrations Director, myself

Xiang Jun Du – (ID Number 1910548861) – Assistant Bookkeeper
Hi everyone, my name is Xiang. I am from China, but I’ve lived in UK since 1999. I studied accounting in college, and most of

Jessicca (Jess) Tarpley (ID No 1846021361) – Primary Youth Support Assistant and Primary Administration
I have worked in the health and care sectors for the last 18 years and carry that knowledge into my role at Pushforward. I pride

Jo Findlay (ID No 1814386635) – Primary Delivery Practitioner
I have a background in early years and have worked in nurseries, private homes and within schools settings – latterly on a one to one basis

Jake Edwards (ID No 1819228160) – Primary Delivery Practitioner
I am studying level 3 criminal and forensic investigation at college. My role at Pushfoward is working in the primary sector with the younger children.

Max Edwards (ID No 1913162390) – Delivery Practitioner
Hi, my name is Max and I am a Primary Delivery Practitioner for Pushfoward. I love sports and cooking and want to encourage the kids

Alex Moore – Primary Delivery Practitioner (ID No 1807244483)
My role at Push Forward is as a Primary Delivery Practitioner and I joined in November 2022. After leaving school I decided that I wanted



Alistair Phillips (ID No 1880705237) – Primary Delivery Practitioner
I was a journalist in magazine publishing for almost 20 years before running a small PR company specialising in sports and outdoors. I became a

Maisie Dale (ID No 1890168978) – Primary Delivery Practitioner
My role at Push Forward is a Primary Delivery Practitioner and I joined in September 2024. Growing up, I always had an interest in fashion


Lucy Newton (ID No 1821081966) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
For the last 13 years I’ve been a working mum of 2 girls, who, thankfully, love a bit of crafting, sewing, baking and beauty treatments.

Paul Wright (ID No 1813647407) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have worked in the security industry, I’m am also currently a foster carer and have been for many years. I’ve been a lorry driver

Jack Lloyd (ID No 1866232106) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
“If a young person can’t learn how we teach then maybe we should teach how they learn” My name is Jack Lloyd I work mainly


Oliver Sharp (Oli) (ID No 1810902100) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have been working in the motor industry for the last year after passing my Level 3 Motor Mechanics at college. As Delivery Practitioner for

Eric Thé (ID No 1829223220) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I am a chef with 40 years professional kitchen experience where I also have trained various apprentices. As a secondary delivery practitioner I will be


Jacob Maxted (ID No 1819932083) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
Hello everyone! I’m Jacob, I like to think myself as a easy going chap, I’m here to listen to anything you want to discuss. At

Emily Young (ID No 1820699837) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have a background in the education sector as well as experience as a prison officer. I love to be creative and spent 3 years

Rebecca Crowther (ID No 1867517678) – Secondary Practitioner
Hi there! I’m Becca, and I’m really looking forward to being your digital art tutor. I know meeting someone new can feel a bit nerve-racking,

Amy Secker (ID No 1821429268) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have worked with children and young people for many years and believe there will never be a single approach that works for everyone. Therefore

Chloe Gillon (ID No 1810675771) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have been working as a support worker within the mental health and learning disability sector before my time at pushforward, whilst having my own

Amy Sycamore (ID No 1812261656) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have worked with children and young people for many years and believe there will never be a single approach that works for everyone. Therefore

Steve Thorne (ID No 1808483067) – Secondary Driver & Delivery Practitioner
Most of my past work has been in computer software development, and have been self employed since 2002. From 2018 to 2022 I volunteered in

Christian Burrup (ID No 1812407781) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have worked in and around the education system for the last 4 years, thoroughly enjoying my time. I work 1:1 with a lot of

Sarah Dean (ID No 1809830700) – BA/BSc French & HRM (Hons) PGCE – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I am am education facilitator and I help students to plan and achieve their academic goals so they can Push Forward and achieve with confidence.

Troy Codrington (ID No 1838074321) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have worked in the education sector for 11 years in different roles from Teaching assist to tutor and programme management. My passion for working


Jamie Willgoss (ID No 1858112728) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
Hi I’m Jamie – I work at Pushforward as a Secondary Delivery Practitioner. I am a big lover of health and fitness, I enjoy almost

Niall Carmichael (ID No 1859871257) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I spent 20 years working as a painter and decorator, honing my skills and building a career that I’m proud of. But along the way,

Kelly Johnson (ID No 1863148694) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
Hey I’m Kellyanne I specialise in Beauty,Holistic Therapy and anything Nails my greatest achievement in my career my Laser Therapy qualification, which I gained during

Ben Karaosman (ID No 1863159169) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I’m a secondary delivery practitioner, and I have a passion for fitness and martial arts. I currently coach wrestling and No Gi Jiu Jitsu in

Jasmine Bailey (Jaz) (ID No 1806545895) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
My work experience so far has been working in a café in Ipswich. This is great opportunity to meet lots of new people. But my

Jodie Chaston (ID No 1861473706) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have volunteered as a person-centred counsellor and worked as a mental health coach over the past three years. I am a very approachable person

Emma Burch (ID No 1867491551) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
Hi I’m Emma. I spent my late teens and early 20s travelling around Australia ending up there for 4.5 years. My passion is to make



Jessica Knight (ID No 1879043921) – Secondary Provision Practitioner
Hi, I’m Jess – I have worked in the sports coaching and PE industry for the past 5 years, engaging young people in physical activity

Sam Ruse (ID No 1889092411) – Post 16
I’m Sam, I have a background in multi sports coaching with children and adults of all ages and needs, a strong retail management background with

Terri Barnard (ID No 1874828534) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
My name is Terri, and I have over 15 years experience of working in the childcare sector. I have achieved a Level 6 BA (Hons) degree

Chris Francis (ID No 1873575129) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
Hi, my name is Chris I am one the secondary delivery practitioners for Pushforward. I’m a very easy-going, laid-back guy. I’m a motorcycle enthusiast and rider,

Ellie Turner (ID No 1908392198) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
Hi! My name is Ellie and I am a Secondary Delivery Practitioner for Pushforward. I love going on walks, cooking and baking, arts, crafts, and

Suzie Larter (ID No 1902244233) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have worked in hospitality for around 25 years from silver service to managing a community pub and restaurant, my favourite part of working within

Michaela Galyean (ID No 189713956) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
Hi my name is Michaela, I am a seamstress and have been in my profession for over 10 years, from furniture to fashion I have

Ash Mayes (ID No 1903670151) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have almost 40 years experience in the building trade which consisted of brick laying, plumbing, electrical and plastering. I used to enjoy going to

Jay Best (ID No 1909554632) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
Hi, My name is Jay & I have worked in the construction industry for the past 25+ years, but my main trade is carpentry. I’ve

Gurjit Carter (ID No 1907144181) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I fell into working with young people by accident, in fact I always avoided working with young people because I thought I wouldn’t like it

Jordon Robinson (ID No 1908354106) – Secondary Practitioner
I have been working within the education sector since I was 16 working my way between primary, secondary and PRU schools/units where my specialisation is

Matt Bray (ID No 1924701591) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
Hi, I’m Matt. I’m a laid-back guy who loves a good laugh and enjoys all things music, golf, and football. I play both guitar and


Kelly Graves (ID No 1931621702) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have been working with Pushforward since June, but my experience supporting young people in alternative education settings spans the past four years. Before that,




Olivia Price (ID No 1935989640) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
My names Olivia (Liv) I’m 21 and have just finished university. I really enjoy music, listening to it and singing! I love animals especially dogs

Kerry Meatyard (ID No 1936630035) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
Bio to Follow Hi I’m Kerry, I have several years experience working in HR and Education. I enjoy music and singing, cars and teaching dance.


Vonny Palfrey (ID No 1934188477) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I joined Push Forward in September 2025 as a Secondary Delivery Practitioner and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. Before that, I spent 5 years working in a

Grace McGinley (ID No 1935907598) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I have recently returned to life in the UK after living in New Zealand for the last 8 years. Whilst there, I had a career



Neil Cappleman (ID No 1781632543) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner (Subcontractor)
Previously a Soldier and a Detective, I am now a Personal Trainer & Youth Fitness Coach. Helping you live a healthy and happier lifestyle through

Mark Curtis (ID No 1755896560) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner (Subcontractor)
I’ve got three main values that I follow in my life that transcend into my work with young people. Freedoms, Family and Adventure. Freedom to me