Meet our Directors
Charlotte
Designated Safeguarding LeadCharlotte has dedicated the past 12 years to the SEMH sector, including five years as Assistant Head Teacher at a Sheffield SEMH Special School before co-founding Early Life Enterprise. A skilled curriculum designer, she holds an NPQSL and a PGCE with QTS.
Passionate about ensuring young people have the best opportunities to succeed and fulfil their potential, Charlotte works every day with warmth and dedication, applying trauma-informed and nurture-based principles.
As a strong yet compassionate leader, she takes great pride in the work ELE does to support and empower young people, fostering an environment where growth and achievement are possible for all.
Ian
Deputy Safeguarding LeadIan’s journey began in his early twenties as an professional boxer, before moving into a career in security across Sheffield, providing door supervision and training others in the field. Guided by a strong desire to give back to his community, he has always been passionate about helping young people access high-quality work experience and clear pathways into employment.
During three years of volunteering and working at Sheffield Inclusion Centre, Ian discovered how much he enjoyed supporting its work experience programme. This experience inspired him to think bigger, creating a more comprehensive and tailored approach for the students he worked with. From that vision, Early Life Enterprise was born.
Today, Ian leads on work experience, workshops, and employer engagement, building a secure, supportive, and inspiring environment where every student can thrive.
