Sarah has worked in education for the last twenty years. As a qualified teacher, Sarah has enjoyed roles in mainstream schools, pupil referral units, alternative provision and psychiatric in-patient services. Sarah is the author of the book ‘Behaving Together: A Teacher’s Guide to Nurturing Behaviour’.  Sarah’s most recent contribution to supporting schools are her books “All about SEMH” which are practical guides for primary and secondary school teachers to support children.   

As a member for the Department of Education’s alternative provision stakeholder group, she has supported development of policy such as the recent SEND and AP green paper as well as chairing a range of panels and events within the education sector.