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  • Tash

    “Remember when you wanted what you have now! ”
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    TBB Health Visitor

    Tash is a highly experienced Health Visitor, Children’s Nurse, Nursery Nurse, and Baby & Child Sleep Coach, with a passion for helping babies and young children thrive during the earliest years of life.

    With a career dedicated to supporting children and families, Tash specialises in baby behaviour, child development, infant sleep, and responsive caregiving, helping parents understand the ‘why’ behind children’s behaviour with confidence, compassion and evidence-informed advice.

    As a mum of two, Tash combines professional expertise with real-life experience, offering practical, judgement-free guidance that empowers families to navigate everything from sleep and routines to emotional development and wellbeing.

    Within The Behaviour Bank™, Tash shares trusted advice, courses and resources that help parents and professionals better understand early childhood development, creating nurturing environments where babies and young children can flourish.

  • Samantha Dholakia

    “Practise makes progress”
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    Founder of SPD Tuition and Coaching LTD
    Behaviour and ORACY specialist
    Teacher Trainer and Parental Strategist
    Creator of The Behaviour Balance System ©

  • Poppy

    “Magic comes from inside you. It is a part of you. You can’t weave together a spell you don’t believe in”
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    Poppy LeMar, affectionately known as the teacher with pink hair on social media, is a dedicated educator based in Bedford -UK, although is firmly a born and bred London girl. At 32, she brings over a decade of experience in education, currently thriving as a reception teacher. Poppy’s teaching journey has spanned ages 4 to 18. Previously, she ran a competitive dance school, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit. As a passionate advocate for edtech, Poppy believes in its power to enhance work-life balance for teachers. She proudly serves as a Canva and ClassDojo ambassador. Outside the classroom, Poppy enjoys all things pink and sparkly, and fully immerses herself in all things Disney, beach time, paddleboarding, and crafting. 

  • Lee-Ann

    “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.”
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    TBB EYFS Expert

    Lee-Ann is an experienced Early Years educator and leader with a passion for creating nurturing, inclusive environments where every child feels safe, valued and able to thrive.

    With many years of experience supporting children, families and education professionals, Lee-Ann has extensive knowledge of child development, play-based learning, early communication, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and high-quality early years practice. She is passionate about helping practitioners build strong relationships, create engaging learning environments and develop the confidence to meet the needs of every child.

    Her approach is rooted in the belief that children learn best when they feel connected, understood and emotionally secure. Through practical, evidence-informed strategies, Lee-Ann supports practitioners to foster curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

    Within The Behaviour Bank™, Lee-Ann shares practical guidance, resources and professional development designed to empower early years professionals and parents with simple, effective strategies that make a meaningful difference to children’s everyday experiences.

  • Kate

    “Gathering matters because it is through each other that we figure out what we believe”
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    After gaining a degree from Imperial College and a PGCE from Oxford University Kate went on to teach in Edgware Road, where she was Assistant Principal at an all-through academy serving some of the most deprived families in London. She was appointed as a link governor for an Ark School whilst studying psychoanalytical psychotherapy at the Tavistock. As a mother of two Kate continues to support families through her wellbeing work as founder of The Circle Sessions.

  • Lauren

    “Good health is the best wealth”
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    TBB Yoga Champion

    As a qualified Yoga instructor, teaching Hatha yoga sessions in and around Dagenham in East London, my classes offer an artful blend of movement, stillness, breath and awareness. My slow flow body balance classes focus on mindful movement bringing the connection of body and mind together with attention to correct alignment, and listening to your own body and its needs. I use aromatherapy to promote a calming and relaxing environment for my students by mixing different essential oils in a diffuser each class to enhance emotional and mental wellness. Each of my unique classes adds to wellness on and off your mat.

  • Lydia

    “Use your kids as a motivation to love yourself more”
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    Hi, I’m Lydia, an infant sleep coach. My aim is to take away the anxiety we have as parents around our child’s sleep. I work towards the individual child, their individual sleep needs and temperament, as well as parenting style and family set up. sleeps & bounds is built on the belief that sound sleep is the root of well being and positive energy for both parent and child.

  • Emma Dpk

    “Be brave, be kind, have fun”
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    After working in the fast-paced and high-pressured marketing and events industry for over 17 years, I understand the importance of switching off and recharging. Taking time out to rebalance, helps better prepare us to face the challenges of the modern world. Training in Reflexology in 2015 and Indian Head in 2019, my holistic side-hustle became my main focus when the event industry suffered due to the pandemic. Supporting children’s wellbeing is something I am extremely passionate about, hence in 2021, I added Baby Reflexage to my offering. This is Baby Reflexology and Massage combined together using the Tiny Toes Method. I absolutely love empowering new parents with the techniques of reflexology to support early discomforts. I studied Hand Reflexology to support children with special educational needs within schools. Finally, I studied Pregnancy Reflexology with London School of Reflexology, with a focus on pre-conceptual, pregnancy, natural labour and post-natal. Alongside my business, I facilitate wellbeing and mental health training in the workplace, with POINT3 Wellbeing. This combines my corporate and holistic experience together, offering me flexibility to work around two young children. In addition to this, I am the Head of Marketing for Coram, the children’s charity. If I can use my skills to help others, making them feel better in themselves, then that is a good day in the office. Supporting people with their mental and physical wellbeing is extremely rewarding – I love what I do.

  • Emma S

    “As a dietitian I don't care if your child eats broccoli, chocolate or only beige food. I am not here to judge, I am here to help you”
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    Hi I’m Emma Shafqat, I’m a Paediatric Dietitian and Nutritionist. Plus a fellow allergy mum who has survived fussy eating with my daughter. Since graduating with a first class honours degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. I have been working as a dietitian. I currently work for the NHS, in special needs schools and privately focusing on children’s health in particular fussy eating and allergies.

  • Jaz

    “In a society that says ‘put yourself last’, self-love and self-acceptance are almost revolutionary”
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    Jazmin is a certified Seasons of Matrescence guide and educator. She uses this methodology in her 1:1 work with mothers to help them navigate change in their motherhood journey with love and compassion. She also holds space for mothers in her online mother’s circles: TRIBU Online – a safe and sacred space for mothers to find peace, sharing and connection. Find more about Jazmin: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themothership.coach/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themothership.coach Website https://www.jazmin-coaching.com

  • Charlotte

    “The secret of making progress is to get started”
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    Charlotte is an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for educating adults about how they can best support children’s communication development in their everyday lives. Charlotte believes that this is fundamental for supporting children to grow into happy, healthy and successful adults. Charlotte has a podcast “Just 3 Things” which specifically supports parents who are waiting for Speech Therapy for their children.

  • Claire

    “Compassion, courage, creativity”
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    I set up the SEN Expert in 2020 following a successful career spanning 12 years in school improvement, special educational needs, safeguarding and the arts. I have worked a Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, Consultant and SENCo in both state and private schools in inner-city London, the South West, the Midlands and the USA. I have a First Class Honours Degree in Fine Art, hence my creative approach to SEN. I secured Gold Flagship status from the Inclusion Quality Mark at my last school and was aware with an NASENCo Level 7 from Exeter University. Throughout my career, I have ensured good outcomes for the young people I have work with, be that a good set of exam grades, a placement in specialist setting or getting a part-time job.

The Behaviour Bank Champions

  • Wendy

    “Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see”
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    TBB Friend and Champion

    My Mood Stars came about in 2018 when Wendy White developed the resource to help fellow childminders implement and evidence PSED. (Personal, Social and Emotional Development.) Childminders used the 8 plush Stars depicting 8 different emotions in story sacks and Circle Time and noticed how their minded children used the hand-sized Stars to talk about their feelings, experiences and relationships. Wendy’s Ofsted inspector suggested that she market the Stars as there was a huge gap in the market for an affordable, durable and effective resource. From Childminders to nursery schools and on to primary schools the Stars then reached the SEN community where they’ve been helping parents support their children with special educational needs. The Mood Stars evolved and a My Mood Stars board was designed as a useful accessory along with a My Mood Stars workbook and Happy Sad sensory cushion. All the products are available at www.mymoodstars.co.uk

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  • Lisa

    “Nothing is Unattainable for those who dare ”
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    TBB Curriculum and Resource Creator

    With over 16 years of experience in education, Lisa is a former Early Years Assistant Head with extensive expertise across Early Years and Key Stage 1. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about creating nurturing, inclusive learning environments where children feel safe, valued and able to flourish, while supporting educators to deliver meaningful, high-quality learning experiences.

    As The Behaviour Bank™ Curriculum and Resource Content Creator, Lisa combines her educational knowledge with creative digital expertise to develop engaging, practical resources that support children, educators and families. From curriculum materials and lesson resources to online courses, downloadable tools and educational content, her work is designed to make learning accessible, purposeful and easy to implement.

    Alongside her role at The Behaviour Bank™, Lisa also supports education businesses as a Virtual Assistant, helping tutors, consultants and education professionals bring their ideas to life through curriculum development, digital resources, blogs, email marketing and social media.

    Lisa understands first-hand the realities of working in education and is passionate about creating resources that reduce workload, build confidence and provide practical strategies that genuinely make a difference in classrooms, settings and homes.

  • Jenny

    “ Fear kills dreams”
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    TBB Eating Disorder Expert

    Jenny Tomei is a Nutritional and Eating Disorder Therapist, Personal Trainer, and Public Speaker based in the UK. Drawing on her own recovery from anorexia, alongside clinical training and over 10 years’ experience, Jenny helps people rebuild healthy relationships with food, body image, and exercise.

    She is the founder of JenUp, a non-profit providing early intervention and eating disorder prevention workshops to schools, parents, and teachers. Jenny is a keynote speaker at UK and international schools and conferences, including TES, the Boarding Schools’ Association, the Society of Heads, and Government Events’ Treating and Tackling Eating Disorders Conference, and has delivered awareness talks for the Metropolitan Police, Lloyds Pharmacy, and the Bank of England. She combines evidence-based expertise with lived experience to make recovery feel possible.

  • Gina

    “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t – you’re right”
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    Gina Smith is the founder of Create Visual Aids, a small business on a mission to make visual communication accessible to all.

    She is a Mum to two girls, plus a former teacher with experience of teaching in both mainstream and special schools. She is also a school SEND link governor and a tutor for children and adults with learning difficulties. 

    Gina is passionate about enabling communication using visual symbols, and has created a whole range of resources that help families, schools and nurseries to support their children in both understanding what is happening, and expressing their wants and needs.

  • Jo

    “When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.”
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    Meet Jo Clanfield, the visionary behind Teach Outdoors, an experienced primary educator dedicated to enriching children’s education through outdoor learning.

    Jo collaborates with teachers and schools nationwide, empowering them to harness the potential of outdoor environments for effective teaching and learning experiences. As a certified Forest School and Beach School Practitioner, Jo brings a unique perspective to education, with a particular focus on supporting dyslexic learners through her expertise as a dyslexia specialist teacher.

    Recognising the benefits of outdoor learning, Jo champions engaging, multisensory approaches to education, fostering active learning opportunities for children. Her mission is to equip schools with the tools to leverage outdoor spaces for raising standards in education, while confidently guiding families through their educational journey.

  • Charlotte

    “The acquirement and enjoyment of physical well-being, mental calm, and spiritual peace are priceless to their possessors if there be any such so fortunate living among us today. However, it is the ideal to strive for, and in our opinion, Pilates can help children on that path”
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    Drawing from her experience as a Pilates instructor, Buteyko breathwork coach, children’s author and corporate presenter, breathing expert Charlotte Marsh guides people to improve their breathing to improve their health, focus, sleep, and relationships.   

    I guide people to improve their breathing to change their health.  You will see and feel improvements in how you function on a daily basis; your focus, sleep, anxiety and key relationships will all improve. Better breathing will allow you to gain control of your health and well-being. 

    Currently specialising in presenting: 

    -“Breathing Boost” workshop for corporate clients; stress recovery, mental health, back pain, desk based exercises, performance boost and 

    – “Susie Sloth and her Secret Superpower” workshop for KS1 school pupils; highly interactive, play based, full of wriggles and giggles.

    Charlotte lives in Derbyshire with her family where she enjoys Pilates and walking in the dales with nearby relatives. In summer she’ll be out picking flowers. In winter she might be baking a cake or day dreaming about a trip to Paris

  • Rachel

    “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”
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    I’m Rachel and I am a licensed Makaton Tutor, working on behalf of the Makaton Charity. I have got experience of working with children, parents/carers and professionals to ensure that every person with SLCN will have the opportunity to communicate. I see on a daily basis the impact that Makaton has on people with SLCN; I am a Special Needs Teacher and if it wasn’t for Makaton, some of the children that I teach would have no effective way of communicating. I believe that Makaton opens up doors for these people to develop relationships, give their views and have a sense of belonging. Within my role as a Makaton tutor, I can deliver training to you; this can be 1 taster sessions, the Makaton Level 1-4 training and the Safeguarding training. These are all done online. In addition to this, I can offer support and provide resources to use with children.