The Oxford Creators CIC Story
Oxford Creators was born after years of 'fighting the education system' and frustration at the lack of options
for children under the age of 14 that did not attend school or were at risk of exclusion.
In July 2021 my son was 'directed off-site'. This means he remained on-roll with his secondary school, but had been completely cut off from all education, friends and social activities. He was never permanently excluded....He is a highly intelligent boy, glowing educational reports from teachers, focused on learning. Unfortunately, he was triggered by incidents in school. His deep rooted childhood trauma and anxiety was not recognised.
Watching my son going through this horrific experience made me determined to create a better reality and future for him. I tried to fight the system to get my son the education he deserves but to no avail. I also found out there are thousands of children around the UK in similar situations.
Rather than fighting, I'm now on a mission to reimagine education and am focusing on how I can help support these children, their parents and work with forward thinking teachers to create a community of change makers.
Our most misunderstood kids are being repeatedly failed. These children deserve help to break patterns, they need to feel valued and know they can create a life full of positive opportunities. By working together, we can change their story, raise their self-esteem and inspire them to achieve.
If you can support Oxford Creators, I would be extremely grateful. We are looking for volunteers, donations and partnerships with businesses across Oxfordshire.
Please email [email protected]
Veena - Founder of Oxford Creators CIC
Meet The Team
Veena
CEO & Media Mentor
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Trauma Release Boxing Coach & Founder of Oxford Creators. Former Award Winning Radio Presenter & Mum To a Former Misunderstood Teenager
'Everything starts with a thought. By changing your thoughts, feelings & actions, you change your life'
Michelle
Head of Provision
Former Primary Teacher with Extensive Experience Supporting Vulnerable Young People to Re-engage with Education. Mum of 2. Passionate To Help Students Find Their Voice
'Push yourself,
no one’s going to do it for you'
Dawn
Parent & School Liaison
Highly Successful 18 Year Career at Hewlett-Packard. Loves Horses & Currently Cares For 9 Of Them In a Livery yard. Passionate About Helping Children Find Their Passion
'Opportunities Don't Happen
You Create Them'
Hilary
Outdoor Education Mentor
Former Teacher Working With SEND Students In Secondary Schools.
Holistic Therapist, Coach & Mentor. Mum To 1 Adventurous
And Creative Pre-Teen
'Do what you love and you'll never have a problems with Mondays'
Emma
Hair & Wellbeing Mentor
Mum of 4 and Qualified Hairdresser For More Than 25 years. Love Creating Beautiful Bridal Hairstyles. Passionate About Helping SEN Children Be Creative & Follow Their Passions.
'Dream BIG'
Sophie
Lead Mentor
5 Years Experience Working with Children aged 5-18 with SEN & Complex Needs. Passionate About
All Children Getting The Same Equal Opportunities.
'Everything right will find its right place'
Marianne
Music & Media Mentor
Teacher Since 2000. Former Head of History at St Birinus School, Examiner & Author of A Level History Textbook. Taught English GCSE at UTC. Excited To Help Children Thrive Academically At Oxford Creators
''The greater the obstacle the more the glory in overcoming it'
Cassie
Sports Mentor
Blackbelt in Karate
Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts'
Rosie
Maths & Science Tutor
Former teacher at various secondary schools across Oxfordshire. Passionate about getting girls into Physics.
Mum to a beautiful toddler
'Never Give Up'
Job Vacancy
Therapeutic Mentor
Advisory Board
The Oxford Creators Team Are Fully Supported By An Advisory Board Who Have Extensive Experience In Digital Media, Education, Wellbeing, Leadership, Mental Health and Working With Vulnerable Children.
Zoinul Abidin
Head Of Universal Services & Awarded British Empire Medal By The Queen
Zoinul has been recognised in the 2022 Honours List for his commitment to supporting the community. He is head of universal services for Barking & Dagenham council and has strategic and operational responsibility for libraries, community hubs, social prescribing and children centres.
Sam Dey
Director of Entrepreneurship Oxford Creators
Sam is one of the official trainers for Linkedin and is a marketing expert. He has amassed nearly 30,000 subscribers on his youtube channel. His Mum is a foster carer and Sam has many foster brothers and sisters.
Andrew Vivian
Partner at Egon Zehnder
Andrew has spent the last ten years working at Egon Zehnder, one of the world’s largest leadership advisory firms. He supports leaders and companies on executive search and career development assignments across a number of industries. Prior to this, he held a number of commercial roles in BP and IBM, in both the UK and USA.
Sue Smith
Clinical Hypnotherapist & Former Deputy Headteacher in Oxford
Sue is a PTSD Therapist and anxiety expert for 16 - 25 year olds. She has extensive experience of senior management within schools and has over 30 years of experience in the education sector. She has a vast amount of expertise in managing pupil behaviour in a secondary school in Oxfordshire.
Hanieh Vidmar
Director of Nutrition for Oxford Creators
Hanieh is a nutritional therapist and qualified health coach. She specialises in stress management and immune health. Hanieh is also a Phlebotomist For The NHS & Director of Wellmacy (a health clinic in the heart of London)
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