Josie has worked in Newham for 30 years, spending her time supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). When she moved to Kay Rowe Children’s Centre, she found there was no SEND Stay and Play there – so…
Sarifa has lived in Newham for more than 30 years, and loves the diversity of the borough. She founded the Newham Disabled People’s Representative Forum for anyone who has a disability, as well as for their carers, finding that bringing…
Paul set up Newham Ability Camp after his son lost his sight 21 years ago – he wanted to give other people with disabilities the chance to participate in sport. Newham Ability Camp is a specialist disability multi-sports club, and…
Stella is passionate about bringing dance and the arts into health settings and vulnerable communities to encourage healthy relationships to movement. She is founder of Embrace Space: Arts & Wellbeing, delivering free inclusive dance and movement sessions in Newham. Her…
For more than 21 years, Zama has dedicated her career to the dynamic landscape of Newham. While her roles have varied, supporting and teaching teenagers with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has always been at the core of what…
