Meet the Team

We're a team of educators, parents, and advocates, many with lived experience of neurodivergence ourselves. We understand because we've been there, and we bring that understanding to everything we do.

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    Mel

    Director

    Melissa holds a Degree in Children's Learning and Development and has worked with children for over 16 years across a variety of settings, including nurseries, schools, and private households. As a home educating mother to two AuDHD children, Melissa understands the importance of creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel safe and valued. She is also the owner of Inclusive Outsource, supporting neurodivergent young people in finding the right pathways for their growth and well-being.

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    Michael

    Director

    Michael is an experienced IT manager and a parent to two AuDHD children. With a strong background in problem-solving, organisation, and digital innovation, he plays a key role in supporting the operational side of Wildflower Meadows. As a co-owner of Inclusive Outsource, he is dedicated to ensuring that neurodivergent young people receive the support and opportunities they deserve.

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    Bonnie

    Director

    Bonnie holds a Degree in Children’s Learning and Development and has worked with children and young people throughout her career, particularly those with SEND. She is passionate about supporting children and young people to explore their interests, develop confidence, and bring their creative ideas to life. Bonnie loves getting involved in whatever captures a young person’s curiosity and helping them turn those ideas into something meaningful.

  • Emily

    Director

    Emily brings a calm, thoughtful presence to Wildflower Meadows, with a strong background in admin and a deep personal understanding of neurodivergence. As a mum of three she knows how powerful the right environment can be for a young person’s confidence and wellbeing. Emily is drawn to Wildflower’s values of nurture and individuality, and while her role is mostly behind the scenes, her kindness, patience, and quiet dedication help create the supportive space every young person deserves.

  • Amy

    Lead Facilitator

    Amy brings lots of creativity and a strong relational approach to Wildflower Meadows. A trained drama teacher with many years’ experience supporting young people with additional needs, she understands the importance of emotional safety in learning. Amy helps create a calm space where young people can build confidence, express themselves and discover their strengths at their own pace. She loves Wildflower’s child led ethos and the everyday moments of connection, laughter and small wins that happen here.

  • Amanda

    Facilitator

    Amanda brings calm, experience, and a love of the outdoors to Wildflower Meadows. With a background as a teacher and SENCo, she has a deep understanding of how children learn best through curiosity and play. Whether she’s sharing stories from history, cooking over the fire, or exploring nature with the young people, Amanda creates a space where everyone feels safe, seen, and free to learn in their own way. She loves Wildflower’s gentle, nurturing ethos and the freedom it gives each young person to grow at their own pace.

  • Joe

    Facilitator

    Joe brings warmth, creativity, and a deep belief in every child’s right to be celebrated for who they are. As a therapeutic counsellor and someone with lived experience of dyslexia, Joe understands how powerful it can be when young people are supported to embrace their differences and build a strong sense of self. He is passionate about nurturing confidence, connection, and joy through playful, relationship based support.

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    Joanna

    Facilitator

    Joanna is a qualified teacher and has worked in play therapy with many years of experience supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and development. As an Autistic practitioner, she brings both professional knowledge and lived experience to her work, with a strong focus on helping children and young people feel a genuine sense of belonging.

How We're Organised

As a Community Interest Company (CIC), Wildflower Meadows is led by a dedicated team of directors and supported by experienced facilitators who work directly with children and families every day.

Every member of our team brings something unique: professional expertise, lived experience, and a genuine understanding of what it means to support neurodivergent children. We're parents, educators, and advocates who believe that the right environment can change everything.

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