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Making The Magic Happen

It is often said “that behind every great man is a great woman”

Well, behind Louise is a strong and dedicated team of associates, partners, and colleagues that work with her to deliver and develop provision.  They provide complementary services and support to ensure the best possible outcomes for students, schools and the community.


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Louise also has a vast network of specialists that she shares work with so if you are looking for something that you can’t find, just drop us a line – we are always happy to make introductions.

Louise supports Governments and Schools to develop inclusive practices and ensures that children who experience...

About

Louise

Education and Credentials

  • Post Graduate Diploma – SEND
  • Post Graduate Certificate – Education
  • Post Graduate Certificate – NASENCo
  • Post Graduate Certificate – CCET and CPT3A = AAC
  • Degree in Special Needs and Science
  • Specialist Assessessor
  • Member of BPsS : Registered Test User
  • Fellow of the College of Chartered Teachers

Overview

Louise supports Governments and Schools to develop inclusive practices and ensures that children who experience different ways of learning receive an equitable, kind and supportive service through their education.  Whether you are a Governor, Principal, Senior Leader, Inclusion Leader, Learning Support Assistant or student/ parent, Louise is able to work with you to improve inclusion in schools.

Experience

  • In business since 1985
  • In education since 2003
  • In UAE since 2012
  • In Hong Kong from 1994-2002
  • Science Teacher and Head of Science
  • SENCo / Head of Inclusion
  • Advocate for Students and Parents
  • BSME Network Lead 2020-21
  • International Ambassador – SEND for National College
  • International Ambassador – SEND for nasen
  • International Speaker & Trainer

Professional Achievements

  • Successful in business before teaching
  • Retrained in teaching
  • Qualified teacher and SEND leader
  • 6 years in mainstream
  • Lived in Hong Kong and Dubai
  • Led Inclusion in 3 premium Dubai schools
  • Supported hundreds of schools
  • Supported hundreds of families
  • Delivering training in the Middle East since 2015
  • Key skill: improving school inspection ratings
Siobhan’s experience includes school improvement, international and UAE school inspections, whole school leadership roles including...

About

Siobhan

Education and Credentials

  • Masters in Education and Leadership
  • National Professional Qualification for Headteachers
  • Post Graduate Certificate in SEND Coordination
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education
  • Designated Safeguard Lead

Overview

Siobhan’s experience includes school improvement, international and UAE school inspections, whole school leadership roles including being principal in Abu Dhabi.

Her specialisms are Inclusion, Safeguarding and Wellbeing.

Before moving to the Middle East, Siobhan was an Assistant Principal in a specialist autism secondary school and a member of the Department for Education Teacher Reference Group. Siobhan’s NPQH focused on correlating students’ wellbeing with academic success and her masters research was on how school inspections can lead to school improvement.

Her ultimate goal as a special educator and learning support specialist is to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. She strongly believes in the potential of every individual and the power of education in unlocking their abilities. She is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of students and helping them reach their full potential.

Experience

  • Principal of an international school
  • School inspector and reviewer
  • School Improvement Partner
  • Supporting various curriculums including British, CBSE and American.
  • Inspection preparation and SEF support
  • Training and coaching for Middle and Senior Leaders
  • Principal Mentoring and Coaching
  • Whole school reviews and reporting
  • Safeguarding Audits
  • School culture development
  • Data support and data-informed decision making

Professional Achievements

  • Coming Soon
Razan Yahiaoui, is a dedicated special educator and learning support specialist. Her journey in education...

About

Razan

Education and Credentials

  • Coming soon

Overview

Razan Yahiaoui, is a dedicated special educator and learning support specialist. Her journey in education began as a support teacher, where she gained valuable experience in assisting students with diverse learning needs. From there, She worked as a homeroom teacher in Dubai, further honing her skills in providing individualized support to students.

With seven years of professional experience, she has had the privilege of working with students of different abilities and age groups. This has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the unique challenges they face and the strategies needed to help them succeed. Whether it’s creating personalized learning plans or implementing inclusive teaching practices, She is committed to ensuring that every student has an equal opportunity to learn and grow.

In addition to her professional experience, she also have a personal connection to the field of special education for the past ten years. This personal experience has enriched her understanding and passion for supporting students with different abilities. It has motivated her to pursue her master’s degree in special education, as she believes in the importance of continuous learning and staying updated with the latest research and best practices.

Her ultimate goal as a special educator and learning support specialist is to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. She strongly believes in the potential of every individual and the power of education in unlocking their abilities. She is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of students and helping them reach their full potential.

Experience

  • Coming soon

Professional Achievements

  • Coming soon
James brings over two decades of exemplary teaching experience to the team, with decade-long child-centered...

About

James

Education and Credentials

  • MA English Studies
  • QTS
  • PGCE English 
  • TEFL UK
  • BSc Hons Sociology
  • Middle Leadership Programme

Overview

James brings over two decades of exemplary English teaching experience to the team, in both the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. His extensive tenure also encompasses more than 12 years of middle leadership roles.  

 

Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to fostering a passion for English Language and Literature, James ignites a thirst for lifelong learning in all his students and colleagues. His dedication to excellence has consistently earned recognition and praise from esteemed entities such as: the British Schools Overseas (BSO), British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB), Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and internal reviews.

 

Beyond his classroom expertise, James actively engages in supporting his fellow educators by providing Literacy networking meetings, delivering online sessions on Oracy, Reciprocal Reading and Literacy across the Curriculum. James also facilitates professional development for teachers on a range of classroom practices such as: incorporating Bloom’s to enhance creativity, using data to support and extend all students, using higher order questioning effectively and using research informed strategies to engage all students.

 

His approach centres on delivering training sessions that offer practical and clear strategies, empowering educators to implement these insights seamlessly within the classroom environment.

Experience

  • Head of Faculty ( English, DT, Psychology and Arabic)
  • Head of English & Media
  • Head of Mentoring
  • Head of PE
  • Head of House
  • Head of Year
  • Teacher of English, PE, History, Moral Education

Professional Achievements

  • Led English Departments through DSIB Inspections
  • Led English Department through online DSIB inspection
  • Delivered English Networking Sessions across various schools in Dubai
  • Delivered Inset teacher training across various schools in Dubai
  • Conducted English Department Audits across schools in Dubai
Victoria, The Diverse Mind Coach, is set to join us full-time in July 2024, focusing...

About

Victoria

Education and Credentials

  • Master’s in psychology and business from the University of Edinburgh
  • PGCE/NASENCo
  • SPELD NZ Teaching Certificate in Specific Learning Disabilities.
  • Child/Adolescent Development and Parent coaching.
  • Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviours licensed facilitator (with Robyn Gobbel)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Anxiety (CBT)
  • 200hr Yoga Teacher Training/Special Yoga for Special Children
  • Member of International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)

Overview

Victoria, The Diverse Mind Coach, is a dedicated Neurodiversity Specialist, committed to fostering environments of belonging and acceptance for those who identify as neurodivergent. The Diverse Mind Coach provides tailored services for individuals, families, schools, and organisations, helping to build inclusive and thriving communities.

Whether you’re navigating self-discovery as a neurodivergent individual, seeking to enhance your parenting skills, or looking to empower your school or workplace, Victoria offers coaching, mentoring, and training designed to meet your needs. Her mission is to create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued in their unique journeys.

Services Offered:

  • Support for neurodivergent individuals on their journey of self-discovery.
  • Family-focused coaching to enhance parenting skills and foster harmonious family dynamics.
  • Tailored training, mentoring, and coaching programs for schools and workplaces, empowering communities to embrace neurodiversity.

Experience

Victoria’s career journey is marked by a unique blend of expertise in corporate and educational environments. Beginning as a management consultant in the high-paced corporate world of the 1990s, she honed her skills in strategy and innovation. She later transitioned to inclusive education, dedicating 25 years to working in international schools across the Middle East. This extensive experience gives her a deep understanding of diverse cultural perspectives and strengthens her ability to support clients globally. Victoria holds a master’s degree in psychology and business from The University of Edinburgh and is extensively trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. She is accredited by the International Coaching Federation in Child/Adolescent Development and Parent Coaching. Additionally, she is a licensed facilitator of Robyn Gobbel’s Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviours course, which addresses behaviour through the lens of relational neuroscience including Interpersonal Neurobiology and Polyvagal Theory. Drawing on her professional expertise, lived experience, and over 25 years of cultural immersion, Victoria provides personalised, neuroinclusive, and compassionate support. Her approach is grounded in fostering authenticity and connection, empowering individuals, families, and organisations to thrive.

Professional Achievements

  • Management Consultant with Andersen Consulting in the fast-paced corporate world of the 1990s.
  • 25 years of experience in international schools across the Middle East, working in IB and British Curriculum schools with children aged 4–12 years.
  • Mainstream educator for 14 years and inclusion leader for 10+ years.
  • Delivered in-school training on inclusion practices and neurodiversity.
  • Facilitated workshops for educators, families, and neurodivergent individuals.
  • Supported families in navigating personal and educational concerns, such as Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
  • Social Media Manager for the Neurodiversity in Business charity.
  • Certified facilitator for Robyn Gobbel’s Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviours
  • Presented at international conferences on neurodiversity and inclusion.
  • Accredited by the International Coaching Federation in Child/Adolescent and Parent Coaching.
  • Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS) and advocate for Neuroinclusion.
Tyler provides back-end business support, at all times of the day and night! Supporting with...

About

Tyler

Education and Credentials

  • Computer Science
  • Business

Overview

Tyler provides back office business support, at all times of the day and night! Supporting with graphics, videos, and ensuring we meet our clients ever changing needs.

Experience

Tyler supports the technical aspects of the company behind the scenes, part time.  He is also currently attending further education.

Professional Achievements

  • Data Entry and Technical Support
  • Introduction of technology to support back office processes
Paul trained as a mechanical engineer and has experience teaching/coaching sporting activities to children and...

About

Paul

Education and Credentials

Paul has a degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Biomechanics, and has certifications in Further and Adult Education and Teaching. He holds the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification from ISC2  (International Information System Security Certification Consortium) and the CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) Certification from ISACA (the  Information Systems Audit and Control Association). He is also a member of the Business Continuity Institute (BCI).

Overview

Paul trained as a mechanical engineer and has experience teaching/coaching sporting activities to children and adults. He has expertise in delivering technical training for implementation and use of technology solutions in a range of settings.

He can be found around the training centre fixing things, as well as providing guidance and advice – nothing would ever get done if not for Paul!

Experience

Paul has experience of public and private sector and has worked at various levels of government in the UK and the Middle East, including work in UAE, Qatar and KSA. He has worked at local authority level in the UK, providing ed-tech solutions and network connectivity for schools and representing the authority on the Regional Broadband Consortium. He also has experience of working in the health care sector, including leading and delivery of projects and programmes at national level.

Professional Achievements

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Ben

Ben is a dynamic performance coach & Sports Psychology Trainer with a burning desire and...

About

Ben

Education and Credentials

  • MSc Sports & Exercise Psychology
  • MSc Psychology
  • BA (First-class Hons) Sports Coaching and School Sport
  • Sport Specific Qualifications, FA level 1, 2 & GK level 1, Talent ID level 1 (football), Communicating Effectively with Children and Young People certificate, Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football certificate, Mental Health in Scottish Football certificate, Paddle sport Instructor level 1, and an Enhanced DBS check.

Overview

Ben is a dynamic performance coach & Sports Psychology Trainer with a burning desire and unwavering passion for helping adults, children & teams, achieve higher levels of confidence, self-efficacy, emotional intelligence & emotional regulation, which can ultimately improve performance under pressure and general wellbeing. Ben has 16 years of experience in transforming the performance of athletes of all ages and abilities, through a holistic approach to coaching that encapsulates every variable to performance, with the premise of making daily 1% gains towards peak performance and a happier way of being.

As a PE consultant for nearly 10 years, he has been responsible for curriculum design/management, and peripheral oversight of child physical development, mental development & sports coaching. Equipped with a personal development pedagogy that is underpinned by both empirical and anecdotal research and is evidenced within his previous role as a PE teacher/subject lead. His bespoke lesson plans have been created using Cooperative learning (CL) as the core pedagogy that underpins the pupil’s development. CL is an educational approach that aims to organise learning & activities into academic and social learning experiences. The premise of this is to aid in the development of emotional intelligence (EQ) for all participants through the medium of sport. Furthermore, he is highly skilled in developing biomechanics, spatial awareness, emotional regulation, leadership skills, and psychological development (self-awareness & mental skills) through his personal teaching practice that is underpinned by current scientific literature, bridging the gap between anecdotal approaches and real-world practice.

Experience

  • Coming Soon

Professional Achievements

  • Coming Soon
Dars joined the team in September 2024 and brings a fresh and enthusiastic approach to...

About

Dars

Education and Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management
  • International Air Transport Association: Passenger Ground Services
  • International Air Transport Association: Travel and Tourism with Sabre
  • Safeguarding Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Overview

Dars joined the team in September 2024, and brings a fresh and enthusiastic approach to the running of the centre. She has a wide range of transferable skills that she brings to the role and is always willing to help and assist where she can.  As Centre Manager, Dars manages day-to-day operations, clients, trainers, trainees, and HR activities.  She also handles scheduling and coordination of Louise’s calendar, all payments into and out of the company and is vital to maintaining our client and trainer relationships.

Experience

Dars worked as a Pricing Executive in a logistics company in Dubai, where she handled data entry tasks with precision and accuracy. She negotiated rates with shipping lines, airlines, and transporters to secure the best prices and created pricing proposals for clients. In 2023, she was an Accounts and Admin Assistant at a real estate company, managing financial records, assisting with property listings, and supporting the team with daily operations.

Skills

  • Financial Analysis and Reporting
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Office Management
Jess is our Virtual Assistant and has the unenviable job of supporting Louise behind the...

About

Jess

Education and Credentials

  • PhD Pharmacology from University of Southampton, UK
  • Trampoline Level 1 Coach Qualification from British Gymnastics association
  • Safeguarding of Children Qualification

Overview

Jess is our Virtual Assistant and has the unenviable job of supporting Louise behind the scenes in managing her schedule and workflow.  She may be in touch with you for appointment bookings, communication and enquiries about the centre or the services we offer. She has a passion for meeting new people and children and making them feeling comfortable in new surroundings. Overall, contributing to a smoother journey for inclusion in schools for parents and children.

Experience

  • Coordinated and managed large-scale projects in heavily regulated industries
  • Learning Support Assistant at a special needs centre earlier in career
  • Coached trampoline gymnastic skills to children ages 5 to 13

Professional Achievements

  • 7 years of project management
Bilal is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant with over 7 years of experience specializing in...

About

Bilal Mumtaz

Education and Credentials

  • Associate Chartered Management Accountant
  • Associate Member of ICMA Pakistan
  • Commerce Graduate from Punjab University Pakistan

Overview

Bilal is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant with over 7 years of experience specializing in financial reporting and taxation. He have a proven track record of delivering accurate and insightful financial reports, optimizing tax compliance, and implementing effective strategies to improve financial performance.

Experience

  • Bilal is a highly skilled finance professional with extensive experience across auditing, taxation, cost management, and financial reporting.
  • Over the years, he has worked with a variety of industries, including textiles, education, contracting, manufacturing, and services.
  • Starting with a strong foundation in auditing, they moved into taxation, managing compliance and VAT filings, before advancing to roles specializing in cost management, budgeting, and strategic financial reporting.
  • Known for his versatility and expertise, he consistently delivers valuable insights and solutions to enhance financial efficiency and decision-making.

Professional Achievements

  • Keeps Louise on the straight and narrow financially
  • Keeps the tax bill paid and therefore, Louise out of Jail
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