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  1. About Inspira
  2. Meet the team

Meet the team

Our team are experts in inspiration; giving people the tools to identify their strengths, recognise their potential and define their goals. Accomplished at providing the best guidance and support; our people are dedicated to helping others to realise their dreams.

Take a moment to meet some of our in-house superstars and find out why they do what they do and discover what inspires them... 

Wendy Lawson

Wendy Lawson introduces herself as one of our professional adviser delivering careers advice and guidance in schools. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Lisa Boyd

Lisa Boyd introduces herself as one of our careers advisers for schools and colleges across the Carlisle area. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Joanne Leadbetter

Joanne Leadbetter introduces herself as one of our advisers who works with young people in schools and in college delivering career information, advice, and guidance. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Chris Darrall

Our careers adviser Chris Darrall introduces himself as the linked adviser for all Eden based education providers. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Meet Liz - A School Careers Adviser Lead

Our careers adviser Liz talks about how her career sessions work, what her role is, and how she can help you with moving from Year 11 onto your next chapter. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2020

Updated: 28th October, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Meet Val - A School Careers Adviser Lead

Our Inspira adviser Val Cumberbatch from the West talks about your options after Year 11 and what she can do to help you. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2020

Updated: 28th October, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Meet Andy - A School Careers Adviser Lead

Andy may be the adviser for your school so it is helpful to know who he is if you need any advice. Andy is here to help you get the best out of opportunities you are presented with after Year 11. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2020

Updated: 28th October, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Meet Abby - A School Careers Adviser Lead

Meet Abby, one of our Careers Adviser Leads in schools. Abby is here to help you with your move from Year 11 to Year 12, she also is available to help Year 9 and Year 10 or in Sixth Form. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2020

Updated: 28th October, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Sarah Burke

Sarah Burke

Meet Sarah, a Skills and Development Adviser in West Cumbria. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2020

Updated: 5th August, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Jane Wann

Jane Wann

Meet Jane, a Skills and Development Adviser who covers South Lakes and North Lancashire. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Abby Finley

Abby Finley

Meet Abby, a Skills and Development Adviser from our Workington centre. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Christopher Maddock

Christopher Maddock

Meet Christopher, one of our NCS Programme Coordinators. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2020

Updated: 12th March, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Daniel Edwards

Daniel Edwards

Meet Daniel, a Skills Development Adviser in Barrow Read more

Published: 28th February, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Lisa Thomason

Lisa Thomason

Meet Lisa, Skills Development Adviser in Barrow Read more

Published: 17th December, 2019

Updated: 16th March, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Lauren Jackson

Lauren Jackson

The long summer's off work, encouraged to Lauren to become a summer staffer with Inspira and NCS. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2019

Updated: 14th February, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Tracey Dunn

Tracey Dunn

Meet Tracey, Skills Development Adviser in Blackpool Read more

Published: 10th December, 2019

Updated: 16th March, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Joan Tulley talks about NCS

Joan Tulley talks about NCS

Meet Joan Tulley, from NCS Summer staff to full time member of Inspira. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2019

Updated: 14th February, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Kate Hardon

Kate Hardon

Meet Kate, Business Administration Apprentice in Carlisle Read more

Published: 10th December, 2019

Updated: 17th December, 2019

Author: Claire Benson

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Ben Nicholson

Ben Nicholson

Meet Ben, Business Administration Apprentice in Workington Read more

Published: 10th December, 2019

Updated: 17th December, 2019

Author: Claire Benson

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Erin Doherty

Erin Doherty

Meet Erin, an apprentice in Barrow-in-Furness Read more

Published: 9th December, 2019

Updated: 16th March, 2020

Author: Claire Benson

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Imogen Berry Henshaw

Imogen Berry Henshaw

Meet Imogen, an NCS Co-ordinator in Barrow-in-Furness Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Author: Claire Benson

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