Our Team

At First Steps Together, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Across our schools and care homes, we bring together passionate, skilled and experienced professionals who share a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for the children, young people and adults we support.
Our schools and care homes are supported by our Central Services team, who provide the expertise, guidance and support needed to help our services operate effectively, maintain high standards and continually improve.
On this page, you can meet the people who provide leadership and support across First Steps Together, working together to shape our organisation, support our services and deliver our shared vision and values.
Our Group Executive Team



Natalie Ogden
Director of Growth, Quality and Strategic Development

Tayyaba Ahmed
Director of Education

Jacob Bond
Head of People Services

Matthew Higham
Chief Executive Officer
Chair of the Proprietary Body

Lee Higham
Chief Executive Officer
Proprieter

Katie Higham
Head of Finance

Nick Ledger
Business Manager

Sue Richardson
Quality Assurance Manager

