Meet The Team
Founder & Director
Ryan Bradshaw
Ryan Bradshaw brings 18 years of dedicated experience in local schools to TPL, where he is a Founder and Director.
Throughout his career, he has focused on fostering inclusive and supportive environments where every pupil can feel safe, valued, and able to thrive.
Before establishing TPL, Ryan served as a Senior Leader for Inclusion, where he championed strategies that promoted equity and ensured pupils with diverse needs were fully supported.
As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), he is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of all pupils, embedding robust safeguarding practices and nurturing a culture of trust and care.
Ryan’s extensive experience, combined with his passion for restorative and inclusive education, underpins his leadership at TPL and makes him a vital part of the team, helping pupils to re-engage with learning and achieve their potential.
Founder & Director
Doug Mulholland
Doug Mulholland brings over 15 years of experience teaching in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) settings to TPL, where he is a Founder and Director.
Throughout his career, Doug has focused on building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and creating inclusive environments where every young person feels valued and supported.
Before establishing TPL, Doug developed extensive experience as both a classroom teacher and a leader within SEMH and alternative education, combining a deep understanding of pupil needs with the practical skills to create positive change.
His unique blend of teaching expertise and leadership experience underpins his work at Turning Point Leeds, ensuring the provision continues to empower pupils, work restoratively with families, and strengthen partnerships with schools.
Pupil support
Heather
Heather Mulholland brings valuable experience from across the education sector to TPL.
She is highly skilled in pupil support, building strong relationships and providing practical, compassionate guidance that helps young people feel safe, valued, and understood.
Heather’s supportive approach and commitment to inclusion make her a vital part of the TPL team, dedicated to helping every pupil thrive.
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Pupil support
Paige
Paige brings a calm, positive presence and a strong background in supporting young people to TPL
She is skilled at building trusting relationships, offering consistent encouragement, and helping pupils navigate challenges in a way that feels supportive and empowering.
Paige’s inclusive, pupil-centred approach makes her a valued member of the TPL team, committed to helping every young person feel confident, supported, and able to succeed.