OAG Consultants

Since winning #SBS I have now started a community interest company (CIC) which will see the opening of the counties first non profit nursery for children with autism or associated difficulties. I hear many stories of children being excluded from school and nursery at very young ages due to extreme behaviours that staff do not understand. As OAG consultants I can and do give training, but the costs involved can make it difficult to ensure all staff are trained, and there is so much training required that sometimes non statutory training is missed. So as children leave the nursery and head off to the exciting world of primary school we will provide schools with as much detail as possible to support the children. We will offer training at reduced cost to these schools and support the transition for as long as needed. This should reduce the number of exclusions. WE will support families and offer a drop in facility for parents. In early 2014 we will open a parent group to support families and give them a point to socialise and meet other parents in similar situations.

Winning the #SBS and the coveted retweet on Sunday night has transformed my week enabling many new experiences, including hiring a copywriter and issuing press releases. The butterfly effect has begun.
My company is still new, less than a year old, and having the #sbs backing is an unexpected bonus. Many of my potential clients prioritise other aspects of business, leaving training until last. It is often undervalued and of low priority especially in this tough financial climate. I hope that with this win will raise the profile and benefits of training to increase efficiency in key areas.