About Us
Leading Promising Futures, Together
Aspiring Horizons is an Educational Consultancy that advocates for safeguarding, mental health and SEND. We offer a range of services to schools, families and professional businesses to support them in developing their skillsets and knowledge in these areas.
Our Story
Welcome to Aspiring Horizons, established in January 2024 by George and Millie, Directors of the company. Dedicated by their passion in minimising barriers to education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND); through inclusive practice teaching practises and advancing professional knowledge and skill sets through training and development. At Aspiring Horizons, we believe that every child should have the chance of achieving their ultimate potential. Our ethos of 'Leading Promising Futures, Together' is imperative in underpinning our collective nature and dedication to the families and organisations in receipt of our services. Adopting a child-centered approach is at the forefront of our practice.
Meet The Team
George has worked in the education sector for over 13 years. Working alongside children with special educational needs and disabilities. Embarking as a Behaviour Learning Mentor, where his passion for a career in the field of SEMH developed. As his knowledge and passion in the field progressed, George went on to explore various different roles, including, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Assistant SENCo, and training to become a Teacher of SEND. As his career developed, George then went on to become a SENCO and Safeguarding Lead and is now an Assistant Headteacher and SENCo in a Specialist SEMH School. George holds a BA in Special Education, an MA in SEND and is NASENCO trained. His specialisms include, SEND, Safeguarding, Supporting Mental Health, Trauma Informed Practice and Policies and Procedures.
In addition to his passion for education, George has also worked with charities supporting vulnerable adults and safeguarding practices as an International Charity Safeguarding Lead.
Millie began her journey working with children over 10 years ago as a Nursery Nurse Apprentice within an outstanding Early Years Provider. With a clear focus on ensuring developmental milestones were met. Thereafter, she went on to become a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant for children with a wide variety of SEND, where her passion for SEN flourished. Later becoming a Specialist Teaching assistant within a Specialist SEMH SEN setting whilst studying towards her BA in Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice. Millie is now a SEMH Teacher and Provision Lead of a SEMH internal resource provision within a large mainstream Secondary School. Supporting the reintegration of children at risk of permanent exclusion (PEX) back into mainstream school. Her specialisms include SEND, SEMH, Trauma Informed Practice, Inclusive Practice and Adaptive Teaching.