The Smile Education Hub was a small idea formulated by two teachers, discussing teaching, over a curry one Saturday evening. The aim was to make a product that helped teachers grow core key skills in children from a young age, without adding to the busy workload that teachers already have. If we could create a programme that wrapped around the curriculum and was woven into every subject and yet was fun, engaging and easy to follow, we'd be on the right track! The Smile Education Hub now offers this. 

Saffi Mant, one of the key founders, is a career driven teacher who is passionate about mental health, well-being and education. She has worked with children of all ages for over 20 years. Saffi has a BSc in Sports Science, a PGCE in Secondary Education and is qualified in Mental Health First Aid and Mentorship. More recently she has worked in Primary School settings as a Head of Department and Welfare Lead. Saffi lives with her husband, Andrew, and her three children. In her spare time, she plays and coaches sport, both of which she has done nationally. She also has a keen interest in neuroscience. 

Saffi grew up with a mother that had mental health needs. Learning her mum’s life story, together with her own experience, has motivated Saffi to help others. She is dedicated to raising children’s mental health awareness, which in turn positively impacts their social, emotional and academic development.

Along with her team she has created many tools to help others; Sue has been the driving force for fabulous music to accompany resources, Kathryn is a keen advocate of mental health, a go to advisor and a must have graphic designer, and of course her husband has been crucial in setting the vision offering endless amounts of support, conversing and thought provoking questions and an insight into the theory behind the programme. 

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