A qualified Headteacher with a MA in Clinical Psychology, Charu has worked as a senior manager across a range of children’s services for almost 20 years. She has held CEO, COO, Clinical Director and Managing Director roles for several years within large private organisations that provide specialist education and care for children and young people. Charu has a special interest in neuroscience, attachment, child development and the impact of trauma on the brain.

Having studied Psychology and worked for several years as a senior manager within large residential special schools, Shilpa is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children. She has been actively involved in setting the foundations for Odyssey Education since its inception and has been instrumental to Odyssey House School’s initial success in its early and formative years.