Consultancy

I am committed to supporting educators and families to advance a vision for education that is rich in nurturing self-belief, authenticity, and curiosity. Wheal Education Ltd was founded to further this vision.

During my career as a class teacher and a senior leader, I have experience in consulting in various guises - especially with teachers and parents. For example, I have delivered workshops that boosted parental engagement in reading and writing; provided staff INSET on all areas of the English curriculum including vision and strategy and facilitated whole school reform regarding school culture.

Working with Families

I have worked closely with families during times of difficulty or crisis. My commitment to authentic compassionate connection means I research and design learning projects of support specifically for the child's needs and the family’s response to them. These projects support children in understanding their social, emotional, and mental health.

I have experience in the following areas of expertise and can provide personalised, tailored support to families who may be:

Experiencing terminal illness and bereavement within the family.

Going through the fostering and/or adoption process.

Struggling with parental separation or conflict.

Looking for advice to solve bullying or friendship issues.

Seeking an understanding of learning difficulties and how best to overcome these.

Supporting a child that has (or is presenting traits of) ADHD or ASD.

I have recently completed a post-graduate diploma in Pastoral Leadership which involved training staff and working alongside families regarding children’s social, emotional, and mental health.

Get in touch to discuss your needs and how I might help.

Teacher/Teaching Assistant Support

Key research topics during the post-graduate course included:

Leading People and Organisational Change.

Leading on Upskilling Staff (With particular regard to improving staff skill-set in improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils).

I have experience of mentoring and coaching teachers and teaching assistants in a variety of ways. I have delivered specific training, supported with planning, and team-taught to improve the quality of teaching, learning and playground culture. I can prepare and provide bespoke training in many areas but have specific expertise in:

Creating a Positive Class/Whole School Culture

Reading

Phonics

Writing

Speaking and Listening

Get in touch to discuss your needs and how I might help.

Home Educators

If you are a Home Educating parent/carer, I can assist you in a variety of ways to fulfil your child’s learning needs including curriculum content, coverage and delivery. You may find that your child has an interest in something outside of the National Curriculum requirements. I can tailor the curriculum to perfectly suit your child and motivate them to learn in an engaging and meaningful way. After a consultation with you/your child, I can suggest and provide a range of different resources, teaching strategies, topic ideas that will inspire them and bring their learning to life.

Get in touch to discuss your needs and how I might help.