Dedicated & Certified

Founder & Director of BYS

Fatima holds an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Care and Education, a postgraduate master’s in applied Behaviour Analysis and is a qualified behaviour specialist – BCBA. She has over 11 years’ experience working with children, and over 9 years’ experience using the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis; since 2014.

She has worked across a broad range of settings, including specialised preschools, units, and mainstream settings- as well as in home services. She has worked with children ranging from babies to 15-year olds. She is particularly interested in natural environment teaching, verbal behaviour, and parent coaching.

During her studies she completed two studies on using ABA interventions to increase communication development in children with autism and using general case instruction to teach a child with ASD to request for help.

Fatima's roles are many, including the behind the scenes work to keep the preschool running, and also personally designing the student's IEP's and BSP's. 

Manager

Amina holds a degree in Applied Psychology, with a focus on educational psychology and technology to assist learning for children and adults with special needs. Her academic background is complemented by several years of experience in the field and relevant training.

She has certificates and post grad training in Montessori, Early Childhood Education, Further Education Teaching, and Applied Behaviour Analysis. All of which provide her with a deep understanding of teaching methodologies and approaches that cater to diverse learning needs. With up to ten years of experience in early childhood education, Special Education, and behaviour management.

Amina is regularly onsite to supervise the class management. She is directly involved with the teacher/tutor training to ensure the education, and classroom management is kept to the high standards that By Your Side Early Intervention preschool prides itself on. 

BCBA

Amy is our Behaviour Specialist-BCBA. Amy holds an undergraduate degree in Applied Psychology and a Masters degree in Apllied Behaviour Analysis. She went on to complete her hours and passed to board exam making her a qualified BCBA.

Amy has over 11 years experience working with children with addition needs such as Autism, ADHD and learning disabilities. She has worked in a variety of setting such as schools, homes, residential care and clinics.

Amy takes a neuroaffirmative, person centered approach. Amy has a keen interested in emotional regulation and in helping students begin their journey of not only understanding their emotions but giving them tools they can use throughout their lifetime to help regulate them.

Amy's roles include updating student programmes and IEPs, creating behaviour support plans when needed, staff/parent trainings and support.

Shania • Sniya • Nimmi • Megan • Roze • Lauren • Kelsey • Lowri • Jolie • Sophie • Snow • Saoirse

Our team is made up of dedicated full-time and part-time staff members who bring a range of qualifications, experience and expertise in early childhood education, psychology, behaviour and child development. Each member of our team is carefully selected and supported through ongoing training, guidance and coaching from our senior staff to ensure we provide the highest standard of education and care to our students.

Our team work collaboratively across all areas of the preschool, supporting our classroom educators, coordinating engaging activities, overseeing the smooth running of the preschool and providing additional support where needed.

Above all, our team are passionate about ensuring that every child receives the care, education and support they need to feel confident, develop their skills and thrive. We are committed to creating an environment where every child is valued, encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.