Nic is the Safeguarding Lead for the Trust and an Intermediate Team Teach trainer as well as a PREVENT trainer.  Her experience spans primary, secondary and specialist provision.  Her specialist interest areas are Safeguarding and Child Protection.  She has previous experience as an SLE for Safeguarding and Attendance, as well as experience in working with young carers; particularly around supporting those where substance abuse and mental health are of a concern. 

Nic has written and led leadership development training for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Attendance Leads and Family Support Workers, is a trained Parenting Practitioner and is a regular speaker at Safeguarding conferences.  Nic is the Parent Partnership Lead and is responsible for driving positive mental health in schools and trauma-informed approaches across the Trust.