I bring over two decades of experience in education to my work as the founder of Flying Start Education.
 

As a former Assistant Headteacher and early literacy specialist, I have dedicated my career to helping children build strong, confident foundations in reading and writing.
 

I was educated abroad in some of the world's leading international schools, and later attended a top UK boarding school. This has given me a deep understanding of the academic expectations and pressures faced by both children and parents — allowing me to combine high standards with a nurturing, supportive approach.
 

I am passionate about making phonics clear, engaging, and accessible for every child. I believe that early success in reading and writing is the foundation for lifelong confidence and achievement — and my mission is simple: to help every child become a confident, capable reader and writer.

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"Sandy's passion and expertise in Early Years education is exceptional. Sandy is great at creating a nurturing and engaging environment where learners can thrive. Sandy has a particular strength in phonics and early reading. She has a flair for making phonics lessons fun and engaging, meeting the needs of all children and pushing them to reach their full potential."
— Joanne Rich, Colleague

“Sandy is patient, understanding and highly responsive to my daughter’s individual needs. Every lesson is carefully adapted, with personalised materials and practice provided afterwards to reinforce her learning.”
— Parent