Meet the BigTalk Education team

For information about the BigTalk Education founder, please see our page about Lynnette Smith.

About Lynnette Smith
DEB

DEB

Senior Facilitator

Deb graduated as a mature student from Lincoln University after working for 15 years within the banking & finance industry. She then worked as a Youth Worker helping to keep young people safe and has worked for BigTalk Education since 2011. Deb works across the country delivering age appropriate Relationship and Sex Education within schools and colleges, she is also our one-to one specialist with a wealth of experience.
HAZEL

HAZEL

Senior Facilitator

Hazel has been part of the BigTalk team since 2016. Before this, Hazel worked for fifteen years as a Teaching Assistant in Primary and Secondary schools working with children on the SEND register. She has been involved with the Local Authority Adoption Panel and as a mother and grandmother, Hazel is able to relate well with the Parents and Carers who come along to our Introductory sessions.
TRACEY

TRACEY

Senior Facilitator

Tracey has been with BigTalk since 2016, prior to this she spent twelve years working with children and young people in the Education sector. With a focus on children with behavioural problems and special education needs. Tracey is skilled in helping those children and young people that just need a little extra support, she does this through our one-to-one service to Schools, Local Authorities and families. Tracey is a mother and has recently become a grandmother.

Helen

Helen

Facilitator

After a career in manufacturing, where she worked her way up to  Senior Management, Helen decided on a change of direction.  She decided she wanted to follow her long held dream of working with children to help keep them safer in this changing world. Helen decided to take the plunge by retraining for her new role at BigTalk, her enthusiasm and love for the job shines through! Helen is a proud Mum to her grown up son.

JANET

JANET

Facilitator

Janet has run her own business for the last 13 years in canine hydrotherapy and rehabilitation. Alongside this she has tutored in an alternative education provision for 12 years, focusing on animal care and general life skills. Having taken a break from education during covid she missed working with children and young adults and was keen to join the BigTalk team. Janet has a passion for educating children on growing up safe and well-being.

Jo

Jo

Facilitator

Jo brings along to the team over 27 valuable years of nursing experience. Although coming to BigTalk was a change in direction and approach, she is keen to continue in a career which advises, helps, and supports children and their parents. Jo has two grown up sons.

Deb

Deb

Facilitator

Having 30 years of experience as a Primary School Teacher, Headteacher and Executive Head, makes Deb a great asset to the BigTalk Team. Providing the highest standard of education for all children has always been central to her work.

Deb has 2 grown up daughters and two grandchildren. She enjoys supporting children and families.

Hayley

Hayley

Operations Manager & Facilitator

Hayley is the Office and Operations Manager at BigTalk Education, organising the team and liaising with schools. Having previously run her own business, Hayley loves working with the BigTalk Education team and knowing her work makes a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. Hayley has a son at Secondary School.

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Introduction to age appropriate RSE

Our guide to high quality, age appropriate Relationship & Sex Education for your child, helping you know what to expect from us.

BigTalk Education's Growing Up Safe Programme

Children want their parents to be the first people to talk to them about growing up, sex and relationships. Yet many parents say they lack confidence to answer their children's questions frankly, Schools are there to help, and BigTalk Education are here to support Schools and Teachers. Members of the BigTalk Team can come into School for a part or whole day, ensuring your children (and you as parents) are well educated to keep them safe, healthy and happy! Find out more > 

 

BigTalk Education's RSE Lessons for Life

Our Programme in Secondary Schools uses a Youth Work approach to RSE delivery, participation, empowerment and inclusion are fundamental to its success. Our Team fosters a non-judgmental, relaxed, receptive atmosphere, which doesn’t shy away from sensitive issues.

 

Bodies, Babies & Bellybuttons

This book is a gentle introduction for children about their bodies and where they come from. A must have for all parents to help answer your children's questions in a simple, understandable and age appropriate way.