Louisa D

I am passionate about Early Years education and believe the foundation stage is pivotal in shaping children’s confidence, curiosity, and lifelong love of learning. I view teachers as “learning springboards,” creating rich, stimulating opportunities that give children the tools to take ownership of their learning, enabling them to flourish. I aim to cultivate environments where children develop independence, resilience, and strong academic foundations in literacy, numeracy, and thinking skills, balanced with purposeful play and exploration. As an EYFS consultant, I provide tailored, play-based guidance for families, helping children build strong early learning foundations while equipping parents and carers to support development at home. Having taught children from Reception to Year 8 (and with two young children of my own!), I combine classroom expertise with leadership experience as Head of Key Stage 1 and Acting Head of Lower School at Thomas’s Clapham.