Professionals
Who we are
At The Aurora Group, we know that the best outcomes for children and young people with SEND happen when we work together. This space is designed especially for education, health, and social care professionals—bringing you resources and clear ways to collaborate.
Whether you’re a SENCO, educational psychologist, therapist, social worker, or part of a local authority team, this hub is here to help. You’ll find practical resources, referral guidance, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, and stories showing the impact of our work together.
Our Approach
We believe collaboration is more than just working alongside each other—it’s about building trusted relationships where every child’s needs come first.
Our teams value the specialist skills you bring, and together we can create tailored support that makes a lasting difference.
Funding Partners
We work with over 80 local authorities and NHS partners across the UK, building strong relationships to ensure the right placements and support are in place.
Our regional Business Development Managers offer dedicated guidance to make the commissioning process smooth and efficient. We understand the challenges you face, and we’re committed to supporting local systems that help deliver the best outcomes.
Find a location
We work across the UK, offering a wide range of specialist schools, colleges, and residential services for children and young people with SEND. Our Find a Location tool makes it easy to explore our services by region, need, or provision type—so you can quickly identify the right support for the children and families you work with.
Proven Impact you can Trust
We see each person as an individual who will move on to lead a fulfilling, independent life of their choosing. Whether that is further education, employment, training or supported living.
95%* of our leavers went on to further education, training, and employment
98%* of our leavers aged 16+ went on to further education, training, and employment
*based on 2024 data
100% of our Colleges are rated Good or above (compared to 79% nationally rated good or above)
100% of our children's homes are rated Good or above (compared to 81% nationally rated good or above)
100% of our Adult Services are rated Good or above
95% of inspected services are rated Good or Outstanding
Everything you need in one place
Ready to work together?
Our Business Development Managers work closely with local authorities, NHS partners, and other professionals to match children and young people with the right service. Whether you’re making a referral, looking for training, or simply want to explore partnership opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
North West
Jemma Bowen
Business Development Manager
07776 956841
Jemma.Bowen@theauroragroup.co.uk
North East
James Saunders
Business Development Manager
07385 505825
James.Saunders1@theauroragroup.co.uk
South West
Forrest Wilhoite
Business Development Manager
07770 264618
Forrest.Wilhoite@theauroragroup.co.uk
South East
Amelia Middlemiss
Business Development Manager
07483 169452
Amelia.Middlemiss@theauroragroup.co.uk
South East
Jackie McFall
Business Development Manager
07464 496848
Jackie.McFall@theauroragroup.co.uk
