Hello!
I completed my doctoral research in the School of Education at the University of Birmingham, exploring inclusive education with mothers of children who have Down’s syndrome in 2024. The inquiry explored the multiple factors impacting parental decisions on whether their child should attend mainstream education or specialist settings. I am now an honorary research fellow at the University of Birmingham.
I also work and volunteer in a number of roles relating to support for parents of disabled children/children labelled with Special Educational Needs, as well as parent participation/co-production, for example as co-director of Special Needs Jungle and lead group member of the SEN Policy Research Forum.
This website is intended to provide background information about my skills, experience and my current research. I would welcome you to contact me if you would like to find out more or if I can help you by contributing my expertise.
Sharon