Sheffield Parent Carer Forum

- Katie Monette
- CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
- Katie was previously our Chair but became employed as Director of Strategy 4 years ago. Katie is now our interim CEO after a recent restructure and continues to drive forward the organisation. A single mum, Katie has 2 children (or young adults!) one who is autistic, has ADHD, is dyspraxic, has dyscalculia and is volunteering and doing what she loves in an animal sanctuary. Next stop employment! The other has congenital heart disease, severe migraines and Raynauds syndrome and is doing well studying welding at college. Katie attends and leads many strategic meetings across the Local Area Partnership to ensure that parent voice is at the heart of influencing services. Katie also sources funding opportunities and leads the overall organisation as well as managing our projects and services within SPCF.

- Deborah Mitchell
- Peer Support Manager
- Deborah leads our Peer Support Service.
  
  She has over 20 years of experience working within the public sector.
  
  Deborah is a dedicated mother of two, and her personal journey has been deeply shaped by her youngest child’s early arrival, autism diagnosis with speech delay, and more recently, an ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) diagnosis. Navigating these challenges first-hand led Deborah to discover Sheffield Parent Carer Forum.

- Robyn Webster
- Training and Marketing Programme Manager
- Robyn is our Training and Marketing Programme Manager, designed to help improve signposting among professionals, through parent carer voices.
  
  She has recently finished her master’s degree in Psychology where she specialised in Autism and SEN education. Robyn has also previously worked on mobility access and emergency accommodation projects and has many years’ experience working with children, young people and families. Robyn has a daughter who has a diagnosis of autism and is waiting on an ADHD assessment.
  
  In her spare time, Robyn loves to create tailored special interest education materials, read, play video or board games and attend Aerial sport classes.

- Amy Binns
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Amy has many years experience working in both childcare settings and with volunteers. Amy is mum to 2 teenagers, one of whom is waiting for an ADHD and Autism assessment. She is also a mum to 2 mischievous cats! In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, meeting up with friends and going on long walks.

- Tracy Charlesworth
- Business Manager
- Tracy has over 25 years’ experience in the charitable/voluntary/community sector working in both finance and development roles.
  
  In her spare time, she enjoys making fused glass and stained-glass decorations.

- Sadie White
- Communications Officer
- Sadie is our Communications Officer and has many years experience of working in communications across the private, public and voluntary sectors.
  
  Sadie is a parent of two school aged children and enjoys running, reading and the Peak District.

- Celia Pritchard
- Senior Administrator
- Celia started working with us in May 2022. She has many years of experience working within administration and is passionate about working with SPCF.
  
  In her spare time, Celia loves to read and go for long walks with her family.

- Rebecca Lewis
- Peer Support Worker
- Rebecca is a Peer Support Worker. She has many years experience supporting families as a family support worker and is passionate about working with parents to achieve the best possible outcomes.
  Rebecca has a son who has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and learning needs. He has an EHCP and attends a resource provision within a mainstream school.
  In her spare time Rebecca loves creating sensory play activities for her son, walks in the countryside and trips to the theatre.

- Amanda Flounders
- Peer Support Service Deputy Manager
- Amanda is a dedicated mother of three children, whose needs include Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, and complex medical conditions.
  
  With many years of experience supporting children and young people with SEND and care-experienced backgrounds, Amanda combines extensive knowledge with lived experience. After earning a Biomedical Science degree as a mature student, she returned to SEND with a passion for empowering families to advocate confidently for their children.

- Rochelle Searles
- Peer Support Worker
- Rochelle Is a peer support worker. She has 18 years of professional experience working in early years and is a parent to two children, one of which has Autism and ADHD. Rochelle also has Pot’s, giving her first-hand experience of living with a hidden disability. Having personally benefited from the support provided by Sheffield parent carer Forum , she is committed to offering informed, empathetic support to other parent carers.

- Hayley Horton
- Peer Support Worker
- Hayley has a degree in Psychology and Criminology and an MSC in Marketing. She has experience of working in admin, marketing, school support and as a PA to support a disabled professional.
  
  Hayly is mum to two children, one of whom has dyslexia and is awaiting an ADHD assessment. Hayley has ADHD herself. She is passionate about improving outcomes for neurodiverse children, and believes that parents having the right support and information is of great value.
  
  In her spare time, Hayle loves to read, travel and snuggle on the sofa with a good movie.

- Rebekah Lawler
- Peer Support Worker
- Rebekah started working with Sheffield Parent Carer Forum in September 2024. She has many years of experience working in support and has two awesome neurodiverse kids, as well as having ADHD herself. She has lived and worked abroad for many years and understands the challenges that come from raising children in a country far from home. She is passionate about helping and supporting other parents on their journey.
  
  In her spare time, Rebekah loves to explore the UK with her family and enjoys gardening and crafting.

Type: Staff