Name

Laura

Position

Board Advisor

Location

London

Big Business Experience

NurturEd

Childcare & Education Expo

Small Business Experience

Associate with the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)

White Rose Education

Summary

Laura is an Early Years Consultant and Specialist with over 15 years’ experience as a teacher, manager, and EYFS lead. She supports parents, educators, nurseries, and corporate networks through training, consultancy, and mentoring, with a focus on early childhood development and learning, and parental partnership. Alongside founding her own consultancy, she is an Associate with the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), facilitator for an EEF trial, a Lead Specialist for a global parenting app, and a speaker at national events, including the Childcare & Education Expo. Laura also regularly contributes to educational platforms and publications.

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Certified Infant Massage Instructor

Key Areas of Expertise

• Early Childhood development – birth to five
• Play-based & Child-centred learning
• Language, Communication & Early Literacy
• Early Years Teaching & Learning – pedagogy and practice
• Parental engagement & partnership
• Workforce training & Professional Development

Experience

• With over 15 years of experience in early years education, Laura specialises in child development from birth to five and the pedagogy that underpins high-quality early years teaching and learning. Her practice is rooted in play-based and child-centred approaches, ensuring that children’s natural curiosity and creativity remain at the heart of their learning. She has a particular interest in language, communication, and early literacy, supporting children to build the foundations for lifelong learning.
• Laura is committed to strengthening parental engagement and partnerships, recognising the vital role families play in a child’s development. She has delivered training and professional development for practitioners across the PVI sector, schools, and corporate networks, focusing on equipping the workforce with the skills and strategies to deliver evidence-based practice.
• Through roles as an Associate with the National Day Nurseries Association, facilitator for the EEF and NFER Jigsaw Project, and Lead Specialist for a global parenting app, Laura combines research-led insight with practical solutions to support children, families, and professionals across the early years sector.