Our Team

Sophie Wood, Founder of Back in the Groove

Sophie Wood, Founder

Sophie has over a decade of experience as a community dance leader and fitness instructor, delivering classes in both mainstream and Special Education Needs schools, day centres and residential care homes. Sophie has partnered on projects with Suffolk Artlink, Creative Partnerships and NORCA and was director of Cut Dance, an inclusive dance company for adults with learning and physical disabilities.

She is a qualified Level 3 Exercise Referral Instructor, OTAGO Strength and Balance Programme Leader and a Laban Guild Community Dance teacher. She has undertaken the Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity and Exercise Course, and has First Aid, Safeguarding and Mental Health First Aid training. Sophie is a member of EMD UK, the governing body regulating group exercise professionals, CIMPSA, the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector and is a fellow of the School for Social Entrepreneurs.

Bob Holderness, Director

Bob has worked in education since 1995, most recently as Head of a Norfolk Complex Need School. Now a freelance education consultant, he provides expertise and guidance on various projects related to positive outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational needs and disabilities.

Bob Holderness, Director of Back in the Groove
Claudia Wilson,  Director of Back in the Groove

Claudia Wilson, Director

Claudia has been a senior finance professional for over twenty years. She works with a wide range of businesses and charities, providing strategic support with planning, forecasting and managing the finance operations.

Katy Jones, Director

Katy is a communications and fundraising consultant, with over 20 years’ experience working for voluntary sector organisations across Norfolk. She provides strategic and operational advice and support to senior managers on areas including internal and external communication strategies, funding bids, website development and event management.

Katy Jones, Director of Back in the Groove