GET TO KNOW US

ROSIE RUSHTON

Co-Director

Rosie is a specialist in music provision for individuals with additional needs. Collaborating in projects with numerous schools, charities and local communities throughout the Midlands alongside organisations including, Manchester Camerata, MENCAP, Action for Children and Autism Concern. 

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Rosie graduated from The University of Birmingham with a Masters of Education in Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and Birmingham Conservatoire with a BMus (Hons) in Performance . Shortlisted for the National Association of Special Educational Needs (NASEN) Inspirational Teacher of the Year Award (2018),  she is now supported by ESRC for her PhD studies; Music, Play and Learning Difficulties.

DOM MACMILLAN-SCOTT

Co-Director

Dom is a Classical Guitarist come spaceship builder. He can usually be found in the Control Centre at Big Top, underneath a pile of instruments, props and paperwork. Dom has vast experience of one to one work with children with challenging behaviour and ASD.

He has worked on projects with French Squared, Parks for Play and Dens of Equality. As an experienced teacher Dom has worked alongside Birmingham Music Service and Quench Arts. 

EVIE BLUE

Administrator

Evie Blue is the first to say hello if you contact us here at Big Top. Sorting out groups, work, travel and projects Evie Blue makes sure we are in the right place at the right time! If you've got a question or enquiry don't hesitate to get in touch, she will be happy to help.

JENNY AND BEN

Co-Facilitators

Sometimes we need to be in too many places at once. Jenny and Ben help us meet the demands of a busy diary. Both are graduates of Birmingham Conservatoire and have vast experience in working with children and young people with additional needs. 

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Wearing other hats Jenny works with BCMG Learning and Participation and is the co-director of Melody while Ben plays the Tuba, works on CBSO Outreach projects and teaches and conducts brass bands.