Lesley has over 25 years’ experience in safeguarding and pastoral support within education, working across both mainstream schools and alternative provisions. For the past 20 years, she has served as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring that children and young people are safe, supported, and able to thrive.

She is passionate about giving every young person the best possible chance to reach their true potential—by being in the right setting, with the right people around them to inspire and support their journey. She strongly believes that when young people feel safe, valued, and encouraged, they can develop the confidence and resilience they need to succeed.

In addition to her safeguarding expertise, Lesley is a qualified life coach and trained in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). She integrates these approaches into her coaching practice to help young people better understand themselves, reframe challenges, and unlock their strengths. Through this work, she empowers them to build self-belief, set ambitious goals, and take positive steps toward their future.

Her mission is to inspire young people to see what is possible, support them in realising their full potential, and provide them with the tools and confidence to thrive in all areas of their lives.