Hello and Welcome!
I’m Jess – teacher, tutor, and education advocate. I live in a small market town near the Malvern Hills with my lovely husband and our little ray of sunshine, Finn. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy time in nature, adventuring and losing track of time.
I am always on the go and love the how no two days ever look the same when working with children. Exploring learning through children’s weird and wonderful interests make me a great team mate for a pub quiz!
I am also a little bit obsessed with how the brain works and the science of learning. I believe words hold so much power (it’s called spell-ing for a reason!) and that transforming our language around children can change the way they think about themselves.
I love poetry and the way words can be used creatively to spark joy, share wisdom, and make a stand for something or someone. I feel so lucky to have seen so many of my favourite authors and poets perform in person at local Literary Festivals.
Proud to be a lifelong learner, 2025 is the start of some new exciting writing projects for me so watch this space… I can’t wait to share updates with you!
What are my education philosophies?
Children need to feel heard and valued. That’s why I take a child-centred approach to learning.
As parents and educators, we often think it’s our role to teach children how to learn – but there’s so much we can learn simply by observing them! Becoming a parent gave me a new perspective on the magic of curiosity – the innate desire to question everything, sometimes hundreds of times a day! I soon realised I didn’t need to have all the answers. And you don’t either! Giving children the freedom to be curious, the space to explore, and the time to investigate, anything is possible!
My Classroom Approach
I love the energy exchange when working alongside students and am lucky enough to still teach one day a week in a lovely local village school with a dedicated staff team, who put children at the heart of everything they do. This keeps me up to date with curriculum changes, new initiatives and trends.
I am passionate about inclusive education; it really isn’t a one-size-fits-all. I am extremely proud of my role as Flexi-School Coordinator.
Grateful for the strong, trusting relationships I build with my students, we celebrate mistakes and get comfortable with challenges through connection.
How Can a Holistic Approach Help?
Holistic education considers the ‘whole’ learner.
This child centred approach focuses on the individual needs of each child developing their skills and confidence to lead learning and overcome hurdles, lasting far beyond early education into adulthood.
- Do you remember your favourite teacher?
- Do you remember the time you got a firm telling off at school?
- These early memories stick with you and, usually unknowingly, influence that voice in your head that you still convince yourself of today.
- Are you truly terrible at maths, or were you simply a more visual learner who needed hands-on models and real-life examples to make the concepts stick — rather than endless pages of calculations?
- Did you ever overhear one of your parents saying it was their least favourite subject? Do you use this to reassure your child every time they stumble over a challenging maths problem?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you may feel unsure how to respond when your child resists learning. Perhaps you’re unsure how to help them build perseverance. With guided, holistic support, you can rewrite the story and create a more empowered and positive educational journey for your child.
