About Us

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We met over 20 years ago in the early stages of our teaching careers in East London. We worked together in a large mainstream primary school and in an alternative provision for children with Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs. Whilst our careers took different paths, those early years were pivotal in forming many shared values and a desire to be part of change and innovation in education. 

In the specialist provision we worked alongside young people whose experiences of education had let them down. For these children a safe and nurturing place to learn wasn't a 'nice to have', it was essential. The tool kit required on a daily basis to support, the often distressed and disengaged, was extensive. A set of skills, tuned to allow those young people to achieve their absolute best regardless of their backgrounds and experiences.

When visiting schools to deliver training and support we realised that it's not just the young people who sometimes feel lost within the education system and school cultures. These same skills of listening, supporting, containing and challenging - creating safe and courageous spaces - are needed by the adults too.

In recent years, our work and training delivery includes working with; Nurtureuk and VRU, MHFA England, Year Here, Team Teach, Teach First, a variety of Local Authority specialist services and educational settings, Multi Academy Trusts, charities, and the Voluntary and Community sector. 

Through out diverse experiences, having worked in and with different sectors, organisations and in a variety of settings, we have a wealth of experience and insight into what makes healthy, safe and successful schools - including what the challenges can be - and why psychological safety is so important.

Now, as experienced leaders, managers, trainers, trustees and parents, we have come together as co-founders of The Ossigeno.