Website: al-hurraya.org

As the School Counsellor at The Bulwell Academy, I’m dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space where students can be heard, valued, and understood.

With over 15 years of experience in counselling across schools, colleges, and charitable organisations, I’m passionate about guiding young people through both the exciting milestones and the challenging moments of their academic journey.

My goal is to help students navigate life's ups and downs—whether it's managing stress, overcoming friendship struggles, dealing with academic pressures, or fostering personal growth. I offer practical coping strategies, encouragement, and a listening ear whenever it’s needed most.

Outside of school, I enjoy cooking, staying active, travelling, and practising meditation. Above all, I cherish spending quality time with family and friends. I firmly believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to feel confident, supported, and empowered on their journey.

I have been a Police Officer for over 20 years and have had many roles within the Police Force during this time. I’ve been working with young people in schools since 2023.

As a Schools and Early Intervention Officer (SEIO), my role is vital in engaging with young people focusing on creating positive relationships. It’s important to build trust and confidence and guide young people towards making positive choices and deterring them from a life of crime.

My role is focused on crime prevention while delivering interventions and education support to prevent offending. I support young people in making positive choices while maintaining a point of contact between the police, schools, and community partners.

SEIOs are an integral part of schools’ safeguarding teams:

• Engaging with young people in schools to educate and raise awareness about crime prevention and safety.
• Delivering presentations on crime and crime prevention, focusing on topics such as anti-social behaviour (ASB), criminal damage, knife crime, joint enterprise, hate crime, and road safety
• Diverting young people from the criminal justice system by explaining the consequences of their actions and promoting legal and safe behaviour
• Building trust and confidence in the police among young people by providing guidance and support
• Facilitating the sharing of information between officers in charge (OIC) and schools to improve safeguarding
• Working with internal and external partners to ensure positive outcomes for young people
• Acting as a Cadet Leader and supporting volunteer Police Cadets on a rota basi

Website: changegrowlive.org/

I have been working in the drug and alcohol field supporting young people for 16 years as a resilience worker, and have since taken on the role of Early Intervention Coordinator with CGL The Place, a national drug and alcohol support service primarily for young people up to the age of 25 as well as offering support to families impacted.

Throughout my work I have had a huge passion working with schools ensuring that we offer the best support focusing on early intervention and building on change in how we deliver support to young people; working in collaboration to inform, shape and influence our way of working in order to offer the best outcomes.

Website:
nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/our-services/childrens-public-health-0-19-nursing-service

I am a qualified mental health nurse and have experience working in CAMHS and forensic mental health. I am also a huge Swiftie! I offer a weekly drop-in on a Wednesday lunchtime in the school counsellor’s office. Students can come and talk to me about all things related to their health, such as sleep, eating, mental health, toileting, sexual health, and behaviour. Drop-in is a judgement-free space and I will always try my best to offer support.