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
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) – Administrations Director (DSL)
I have over 25 years’ experience in starting, running, franchising and selling companies, I am a qualified accountant, Officer in the Army Cadets providing young

Andy Lambert (ID No 1808224924) – Delivery Manager – Staff Welfare (DSL)
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) – Delivery Manager – Secondary Student Welfare (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 (DSL)
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) – Secondary Provision Practitioner
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) – Senior Administrator
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


Ruth Turner (ID No 1890593944) – Receptionist/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

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.


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

Katie Nolleth (ID No 1863159480) – Primary Delivery Practitioner
I joined Push forward in January 2024 as a Primary Delivery Practitioner. I have always had an interest in child education and psychology. These interests



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) – Administrator & 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

Max Clapson (ID No 1834420302) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I’ve always worked with my hands bringing things together to create new things. I simply love making anything, tangible outcomes are my passion and I want

Hannah Ramsey (ID No 1849932876) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
Suffolk born and happy to stay. A naturally caring and inquisitive person. A background in hairdressing has evolved through an LSA role to an undergraduate

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

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 for the last 6 years. I like to think

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.

Emile Augustus Brooks (ID No 1836851017) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I’ve been making music ever since the age of 6 and for the last few years I’ve decided to try and pass these skills on

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


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


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

Micah Pendleton-Hicks (ID No 1885543260) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
With over 20 years of experience working with young people, I’m dedicated to helping them find their own path to success—academically and personally. My background

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,

Jason Galyean (ID No 1875922221) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I’m the Founder of Embrace the Grind (ETG) Black Belt. I have 20+ years of martial arts and carpentry experience. I’m a former pro MMA


Will Haigh (ID No 1896003709) – Secondary Delivery Practitioner
I did my master’s in filmmaking at the London film school where I worked on a lot of short films. Since then, I’ve worked for



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


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