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I'm a qualified teacher, former Headteacher, and SEND Coordinator with 20 years of experience in primary and preparatory education. I’ve led two independent schools and specialise in 11+ preparation, home education support, and SEND-aware teaching, I founded The Learning Nest to offer calm, expert-led tutoring that’s built on trust, care, and real results.

My Qualifications

• BA in Primary Teacher Education – Oxford Brookes University
  (Specialism: Communication, Language & Literacy)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Special Educational Needs Coordinator

• Safeguarding & Child Protection 

• Trauma-Informed Teaching

• Mental Health & Wellbeing in Education

• Compliance, Health & Safety

• Enhanced DBS

My Tutoring Expertise

• 11+ Grammar School Exam Preparation
  English, Maths, Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

• Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Friendly Teaching

• Home Education Support
  KS1 & KS2 Curricula

• SEND Support & Individual Learning Planning

• Early Reading and Phonics Interventions 

• Curriculum & Assessment Design

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With a track record of pupils gaining places at their first-choice senior schools, I know how to balance academic rigour with emotional support to bring out the best in every learner.

Why Choose The Learning Nest?

I bring not only classroom expertise, but warmth, patience and understanding. I take time to understand every child’s learning style, interests and confidence level, and tailor my teaching to help them thrive.

📍 Based in Dorset — offering in-person and online sessions