Honeypot Pen y Bryn

After almost 30 years working in the education sector as a Teacher and Headteacher, I am delighted to join the team at Honeypot as Operations Manager for the Wales site at Pen-y-Bryn. Making a positive difference in the lives of children is so rewarding and I am excited to work with the staff here to create memories through amazing experiences for our fantastic children.

I have over 22 years' experience working in schools as a Pastoral Manager, Family Liaison and Safeguarding Lead, supporting children and families through many different challenges. I joined Honeypot in 2023 and am proud to be the Children's Services Coordinator, organising our residential breaks. I am especially passionate about our Health & Wellbeing breaks, where I lead group therapeutic intervention sessions and use my counselling skills.

I’ve been part of the team since 2022. I support children with their social and emotional needs, helping them build skills that they carry with them, not only here at Honeypot, but also into their home and school life. My favourite part of the job is getting creative, sharing a laugh, and making Honeypot memories that will last a lifetime! Together, we build confidence, perseverance, and so much more!

I love getting stuck into a new art project, singing along to some music, or heading outdoors to explore our beautiful grounds, as well as helping children to discover new passions. For me, the best part of being at Honeypot is watching children thrive in a space where they can truly be themselves. I’m here to make sure every visit is packed with fun, fresh air, and plenty of opportunities to create some special memories. 

I have over 15 years’ experience working in education, supporting children's social and emotional wellbeing as a Thrive- trained practitioner and holder of a counselling diploma, delivering targeted interventions in a pastoral support role. Being able to give children an experience of a lifetime, helping them feel safe, happy and valued is incredibly important to me.