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Marguerite has held various positions in the education sector, such a as specialist teacher, Assistant head, Headteacher and Directors of community interest groups.
Marguerite had successfully set up a new residential provision for Autistic Pupils, which were Department of Education and Ofsted approved.
Marguerite is extremely passionate about SEND and is a board member for Family Fund.
Marguerite can review current support in your child’s placement and write reports which contribute to the Sen Support / EHC Assessments / EHC Plan.
Marguerite is the Group Coordinator for Nottingham at the MS Society. She is a volunteer for IPSEA providing legally based advice to families.
Marguerite is qualified a specialist teacher with her specialist being Autism she can offer the following assessments to suit individual needs.
Cheyanne has been involved with The Big e since its foundation, providing support to
Marguerite with her work due to her disabilities. Cheyanne is responsible for the
organisation’s daily operations and is deeply committed to creating inclusive and accessible spaces for everyone she engages with. Her journey began in sports, where she earned a BSc in Sports Development and Coaching.
Cheyanne has successfully coordinated over 100 projects, the management of a six-figure budget, delivered numerous city-wide accessible events, and led a national inclusive volunteering project for young people.
Currently, she is studying British Sign Language, with aspirations to work within the Deaf community as an interpreter/translator or teacher of the deaf.
George Mulholland is neurodivergent digital marketer with a background in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. He has been working in social media and marketing for over 5 years and specialised in creating neuroaffirming content.
George is the concept creator and organiser of the very first FII Awareness Week, a week created to shed light on the injustices of false accusations of Fabricated or Induced Illness and the impact they have on parents and families. He also organised the very first School Avoidance Awareness Week, a week organised to share information on why children and young people struggle to attend school and what can be done to support them and their families.
In 2022, George worked as a production assistant for a project funded by NHS England. This project involved the production and creation of a series of training videos on Autism in Older Adults which is now available to watch on the NHS England website.
Meet Marguerite and Nyall, the research team currently working on ‘Project Up’.
Marguerite is a neurodivergent qualified specialist teacher with broad teaching experience across various sectors. Marguerite holds fellow status with the Society for Education and Training. She has also successfully achieved multiple qualifications, which include an MA in Autism.
Marguerite is also a parent of an autistic adult and embeds a neuroaffirming approach in her work and assessments. Marguerite focuses on the intersection of Race and Disability, using cultural understanding to increase disability awareness among racialised groups.
Knowledgeable in UK SEND legislation, she collaborates with several organisations championing racial and social justice, and is passionate about building meaningful relationships with parents, young people, and professionals
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Nyall Simms is a dedicated PhD student and researcher with a unique and multidisciplinary focus on sport, race, education, and family. His academic journey is shaped by a deep passion for understanding how these intersecting areas influence the lives of individuals and communities, particularly those from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds. As a scholar, Nyall has committed himself to investigating the complex dynamics that shape opportunities, outcomes, and experiences in these domains, while maintaining a focus on the importance of family as a key element in personal and social development.
Nyall’s research explores how sport and education can be used as transformative tools for addressing issues of race and inequality. By examining the structural barriers that families face, particularly within the context of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Nyall aims to uncover how better systems and policies can be implemented to support families in their journey. His work is grounded in the belief that every family, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves equitable access to resources and opportunities.
In addition to his academic work, Nyall is passionate about mentorship, working closely with families to navigate the educational landscape, particularly in relation to SEND. He believes that by empowering families with knowledge and tools, he can contribute to a more just and inclusive society where every child can reach their full potential.
We’ve been fortunate to have received funding from the Baobab Foundation for free assessments for Black families up to 2028.
Through our advocacy work, we recognised a significant gap between our children not having their needs identified or met, and often being routinely excluded from school.
The assessments aim to identify any special educational needs and provide recommendations. These detailed assessment reports can then be used by parents to apply for an Education, Health and Care plan or share with the school to demonstrate their child’s special educational needs and disabilities. To register your expression of interest please complete our form here and we’ll be in touch!
The Big e means we will consistently aim to educate, empower, empathise, and engage families on their SEND journey.
The Big e the trading name of Haye Independent Services Ltd. Registered company number in England and Wales: 9093476