My Story
PGCE Primary Education, UCL, BSc Psychology,
University of London
Founder of SmileForFive
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Hello, I’m Laura.
I am an Assistant Headteacher at The Vineyard Primary School (Richmond, London), Parent Coach and Mindfulness Teacher who is a passionate advocate of mindfulness practice. Through mindfulness classes and activities, within schools, at festivals (Imagination Festival at Royal Festival Hall, Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival at Chiswick House and Cheltenham) and at home, I see the positive results - more resilient, courageous, brave and daring children who can easily identify positive traits in themselves and in others.
Smileforfive
I am so proud of Little Tweaks Smileforfive campaign. Its led to a collaboration with the wonderful Laura at Harry Rocks London. We have created a beautiful bracelet with action for happiness superpowers, encouraging us to use our smiles to include, connect and empower. A percentage of sales given to children's charity, Action for Children.
Mindfulness Classes and Activities
I am also here for the whole family as a Mindfulness Teacher. See our Mindful Activities page for examples of the work we love to do with our Little-Tweaks followers.
More About me...
I am a Mum of two Aussie-born kids, married to Will and we live in London.
I am an Assistant Headteacher at a London based primary school. I have been in teaching since 2007 in the UK, as well as teaching overseas in Melbourne, Australia, where I was Assistant Principal. I am also the Founder of Smileforfive, a wellbeing awareness campaign which can be found on Instagram alongside Little Tweaks.
Over the course of my career, I realised that I wanted to help parents understand how to motivate and empower their child by sharing the tools and techniques teachers use in the classroom. I am passionate about wellbeing and see first hand, both in the classroom and at home, that a happy child makes for a more successful child in every aspect of their lives.
I want to provide parents with the Little Tweaks to empower their child to reach their full potential in every aspect of their development.
I am here, as an experienced and passionate mindfulness teacher to help you and your child in relation to their wellbeing and attitude towards life through fun and creative Little Tweaks, mindfulness classes, activities and one-to-one coaching.
LITTLE TWEAKS ON PARENTING AND HOW YOUR CHILD LEARNS
I can help you...
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understand the National Curriculum and identify your child's areas of development in relation to your child's needs
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identify the learning you and your child should focus on at home in reflection of our 'new normal'
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motivate your child to want to achieve
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form and stick to a routine that benefits the whole family
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create positive dialogue with your child regarding home learning
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choose schools - to discuss options
What if helping your child in their learning could be made simpler?
I am here to provide you with the 'Little Tweaks' to:
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improve your child's attitude towards their learning
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fostering a love for all subjects
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designing a routine that makes sitting down and carrying out home learning an easy, self-motivated task
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identify and bridge the gaps formed by our 'new normal'
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re-establish boundaries within the home since lock-down
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make best use of your parenting time
I believe parents have the right to ask for help and be given research-led, teacher informed support.
What if...?
...helping your child in their learning could be simpler?
...you knew what learning to prioritise and how to make it a positive experience for everyone involved?
...a child who refused to write, developed a love for writing?
...a child intimidated by Maths became a confident number expert?
...you knew how to support your child's handwriting to improve their presentation skills?
...there were little tweaks in your daily life that better supported how you function as a family?
Little tweaks is here for you to maximise your child’s potential and strengthen your bond as a family, making for a happier, healthier home life.