Marilyn Tucknott M.A.
I am passionate about childhood- that time of loving and laughter, smiles and discovering about ourselves and the wonder-filled world we live in. Childhood is when we learn through love. Scientifically, it is the time when the plasticity of the brain allows new connections and the re-organisation of memories as the child’s curiosity leads to ‘light-bulb’ moments.
Being with children as they make these discoveries is a privilege whether as an educator, a strategic visionary or a grandmother- and I am all three! Being part of these journeys allows me to participate in creating a better future, to heal hurts and to maintain my own sense of wonder.
Mental well-ness in children has never been so important. More than a third of Primary phase children are vulnerable at any time; over a third of pupils will go home to parents who have emotional needs. Childhood is a privilege.
My commitment is to resource all children with resilience and to provide interventions for the vulnerable. Reversing the current trend will bring about self-confident children today and the legacy of better parenting tomorrow.
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About

Professional Experience
Regional and National speaker from 2015
Mental Health Consultant to Maintained schools and Academies 2015 onwards
Mental Health Consultant in Local authorities 2008 onwards
Senior Management experience from 1990
Teacher Trainer/ Principal Lecturer in SEN from 1985
International consultancy experience
Voluntary work: 6 years of work building resilience and personal agency within disenfranchised communities
Qualifications: M.A., B.Ed and NLP Master Practitioner
Business Mission and History
The company was formed in 2007 as a result of my drive to serve a wider community of teachers and pupils possible through self-employment. The mission of Koa is to create opportunities for personal and organisational change that will support vulnerable children– and that this will bring legacy for their children.
The company name of Koa Ltd, of which I am the Director Owner, is taken from the tallest tree in the Acacia family that provides shade and nurture for separate communities within its branches. This means that consultancy and training is based on best practice whilst considering the distinctiveness of the individual setting. The tree and leaf image populates my website because of the business purpose.
- Company No: 5225831
- VAT registration number: 920 4255 55
- Company address: 22 Pine Avenue, Bournemouth BH6 3SW
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Keynote Speaker
£799
As a nationally recognized expert in the field of universal Mental Health Marilyn can be relied upon to deliver current and engaging content in an upbeat style. She has spoken to audiences from 50 to 500 people with expert reviews.
The Feel Better Place
coming soon
Mental Health Classroom Curriculum.
- Lessons to promote resilience
- lesson outlines for teachers with baseline assessment
- worksheets for use in class or as extension activities.