Sharon spoke in support of the Social Care (Local Sufficiency) and Identification of Carers Bill, of which she was a co-sponsor, during its Second Reading debate in the House of Commons.

Sharon was asked to speak to the SEN Policy Options Group, comprising academics and practitioners in education and disability.

Sharon was asked to speak at a conference in London looking at the importance of tackling childhood health issues, in particular childhood obesity.

Sharon was asked to contribute to a session on the upcoming Children and Families Bill as part of a conference looking at all the Bills announced in this year's Queen's Speech.

Sharon was responding to a debate called by David Blunkett MP on the provision of free meals in colleges and FE institutions.

Sharon spoke during a Westminster Hall debate on the Government's proposed new tax to claw back child benefit from couples with a high earner. 

Sharon took part in the 5th day of debate on the Queen's Speech. The theme of the debate was the cost of living.

Sharon was asked to deliver the keynote speech for the 10th National Sure Start Conference at the Lowry Centre in Manchester.

Sharon was asked to speak at the National Society for Education in Art and Design Conference at the Baltic Art Gallery in Gateshead.

Sharon is President of Washington Mind, and was asked to speak to their meeting.