Hi, I’m Natalie Persaud. As a Principal and Education Consultant, I take a different approach than most. I specialise in teaching practices and mental well-being for frontline staff (and management). It’s not only about institutional reports on self-assessment, grade profiles, and other KPIs. Teachers who are happy and motivated tend to live more successful and fulfilling lives. And ultimately this means higher standards for everyone involved.

I lived in Croydon, UK, and worked in Lambeth for many years. So I know what it is like to teach both in urban and socially deprived areas along with more affluent ones.

My favourite aspect of my job is witnessing a client’s journey. It usually begins with the belief they will never get their lives back. Or their fear of management’s judgments of their teaching practice.

With my support, they are able to grow with newfound confidence; they regain a healthy work/life balance while also becoming better teachers. Hearing them happily speak of their latest observations or the memories they made with friends and family – instead of tiring themselves out worrying over plans or marking.