Meet the BigTalk Education team
For information about the BigTalk Education founder, please see our page about Lynnette Smith.
DEB
Senior Facilitator
HAZEL
Senior Facilitator
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
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
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
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
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
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.
