Committee
Michele Page (Chair)
My name is Michele Page and I am Chair/ Administrator of the RAFT Club and one of its founding members. I have two teenage boys, the eldest is autistic and has a learning disability. As well as being a Carer and running RAFT, I work as a Teaching Assistant supporting an 8 year old autistic boy in a local mainstream Primary school. I love languages, gardening and cooking.
My name is Michele Page and I am Chair/ Administrator of the RAFT Club and one of its founding members. I have two teenage boys, the eldest is autistic and has a learning disability. As well as being a Carer and running RAFT, I work as a Teaching Assistant supporting an 8 year old autistic boy in a local mainstream Primary school. I love languages, gardening and cooking.
Joanna Lavelle (Treasurer)
My name is Joanna Lavelle and I have 3 children, one of whom has a diagnosis of autism, as well as other sensory and emotional difficulties. I am a qualified chartered accountant, having trained with KPMG and specialising in corporate tax. I work now as Finance Manager for Parenting Special Children, a Berkshire based charity providing specialist parenting support. In my free time I enjoy gardening, walking and cryptic crosswords.
My name is Joanna Lavelle and I have 3 children, one of whom has a diagnosis of autism, as well as other sensory and emotional difficulties. I am a qualified chartered accountant, having trained with KPMG and specialising in corporate tax. I work now as Finance Manager for Parenting Special Children, a Berkshire based charity providing specialist parenting support. In my free time I enjoy gardening, walking and cryptic crosswords.
Polly Lewis (Website, Newsletter & Fundraising)
I have two boys navigating Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Sensory Processing difficulties, who have enjoyed going to the Raft Club for several years. I work as Administration Manager with the charity 'Parenting Special Children'. I regularly attend lectures and conferences regarding SEND issues and when I have spare time I like to study History, Archaeology and Genealogy.
Ruth Adams (Parent Member)
My name is Ruth Adams. I have an autistic daughter who also has learning difficulties. I have worked with children
of different ages in both mainstream and special education settings. My hobbies include cooking, music and mindfulness.
Donna Spence (Parent Member)
My name is Donna Spence and I live and work in Berkshire as a solicitor. I'm a committee member for RAFT and feel very passionately about the service RAFT provides for autistic children and their families. I also work closely with other statutory agencies to identify opportunities for children on the autism spectrum. In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit, shopping and spending time with my family.
My name is Donna Spence and I live and work in Berkshire as a solicitor. I'm a committee member for RAFT and feel very passionately about the service RAFT provides for autistic children and their families. I also work closely with other statutory agencies to identify opportunities for children on the autism spectrum. In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit, shopping and spending time with my family.
Shrutha Shetty (Parent Member)
My name is Shrutha Shetty. I have been associated with RAFT for the past 3 years. I am really impressed with the impact that RAFT has on young children and their family as a whole. We love the fact that it is such a close-knit community and my child looks forward to coming to RAFT. I am a full time IT professional. In my spare time I like spending time with my family, cooking and watching movies.
My name is Shrutha Shetty. I have been associated with RAFT for the past 3 years. I am really impressed with the impact that RAFT has on young children and their family as a whole. We love the fact that it is such a close-knit community and my child looks forward to coming to RAFT. I am a full time IT professional. In my spare time I like spending time with my family, cooking and watching movies.
Rachel Lovett (Safeguarding)
Jack Vaughan (Parent Member)
Vacancy - Secretary
Jack Vaughan (Parent Member)
Vacancy - Secretary
Staff
Chloe (Play Leader)
Chloe is a Speech and Language Therapy graduate (University of Reading) currently working in a local specialist provision. She believes "that the work RAFT does is so important, allowing the children to relax, socialise and have fun".
Chloe is a Speech and Language Therapy graduate (University of Reading) currently working in a local specialist provision. She believes "that the work RAFT does is so important, allowing the children to relax, socialise and have fun".
Maisie (Play Worker)
Maisie is a fourth year Speech and Language Therapy student in her third year of working at The RAFT Club. She also works in the after school care team at The Abbey Junior School. For the past two summers she has worked in Canada at a summer camp for young people with physical disabilities, offering personal care and running sensory programmes. In the future she hopes to continue working with children as a Speech and Language Therapist either in a special school or in a hospital setting. In her spare time she loves to knit.
Maisie is a fourth year Speech and Language Therapy student in her third year of working at The RAFT Club. She also works in the after school care team at The Abbey Junior School. For the past two summers she has worked in Canada at a summer camp for young people with physical disabilities, offering personal care and running sensory programmes. In the future she hopes to continue working with children as a Speech and Language Therapist either in a special school or in a hospital setting. In her spare time she loves to knit.
Kim (Play Worker)
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Demi (Play Worker)
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Holly (Play Worker)
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Samuel (Volunteer Play Worker)
Samuel is currently studying for an Extended Diploma in Applied Sciences with a view to studying Neuroscience at University. As a long standing attendee of The Raft Club, Samuel is especially able to help new children to settle into the club and join activities. He is also a volunteer mentor at a local charity junior youth group, and a member of their Children and Young People Neurodivergence Advisory Board.
Samuel is currently studying for an Extended Diploma in Applied Sciences with a view to studying Neuroscience at University. As a long standing attendee of The Raft Club, Samuel is especially able to help new children to settle into the club and join activities. He is also a volunteer mentor at a local charity junior youth group, and a member of their Children and Young People Neurodivergence Advisory Board.