The Teacher Next Door

14/03/2026

Happy Weekend… let’s go! 🌈📚✏️

28/02/2026

Absolutely!!

When you notice a child bouncing in their seat or wiggling while working, it is not a sign of bad manners. Science actually shows that movement is the brain’s way to stay alert and focused, especially in kids under age ten. The part of the brain that controls stillness and attention is still growing at this age, so children need to move to help themselves think clearly.

Instead of seeing fidgeting as poor self-control, try viewing it as a tool their mind uses to focus. Recent studies even find that certain types of movement, like tapping feet or squeezing putty, can let children pay better attention and remember information longer. This is especially important for those who learn differently or have extra energy to spare.

If you are a parent or caregiver, consider offering movement breaks during homework or using flexible seating. Encouraging safe and gentle movement lets kids do their best, supports their mental health, and upholds their natural way of learning. Sometimes, a little wiggle is just what growing minds need to shine."

26/02/2026

For anyone who needs to see this right now…Happy Thursday! 🌈💕⭐️

09/01/2026

HALF TERM:
Year 6 Reading Intervention
Wednesday 18th February 10-12pm🌈

02/01/2026

Happy New Year!!
May it be a happy, healthy and peaceful one❤️
Looking forward to reconnecting with all my students and families next week. Enjoy the last few days of the break.

23/11/2025

One Saturday tutoring session left…
12-1pm!!! 📝📚
Get in touch to find out more 🌈

19/10/2025

🍁Half Term Sessions🍁
YEAR 6:
*SPAG
*Reading Comprehension skills🍂🍁🎃

09/09/2025

Tutoring slots available for the new school year📚
🌈Primary KS1 and KS2🌈
🌈SEMH and EAL support🌈
Get in touch to know more❤️

21/08/2025

Have loved working with all the wonderful children and families this summer❤️Go be the best version of ‘you’ for the new school year! 📚✏️📕

13/07/2025

❤️Transition❤️
Moving from year 2 to year 3 holiday sessions available.
Moving from EYFS to year 1 holiday sessions available.
Get in touch if you would like to know more🌈

06/07/2025

☀️🌞🌻⛱️🍉Summer Workshop ☀️🌞🌻⛱️🍉

Supporting Emotional regulation

Supporting children with the skill set to help them manage their emotions and build resilience in situations which do not always go to plan!!

Get in touch if you’d like to know more 🥰

15/06/2025

Is your child struggling with emotional regulation?
Do they lack resilience to everyday problems?
Is their self esteem a little low?

A child cannot thrive academically and achieve their very best, if the above 👆skills are not supported and nurtured first.

Please get in touch if you like to know more🥰

*Level 4 Advanced Mental Health lead in schools
* Mental Health first aider for both staff and children
*Qualified drawing and talking practitioner
*Level 3 safeguarding - Keeling children safe in Essex (DDSL)