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Our Team

Our team consists of DBS-checked professionals, including qualified teachers (PGCE / QTS), diagnostic assessors, and specialist educators. With expertise across dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, and specific learning differences, our team is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, child-centred support tailored to each child’s individual needs.

Passionate, Experienced & Qualified

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Nadia

Specialist Teacher & Assessor

Nadia has over 18 years’ experience supporting children’s learning across both state and independent schools. As a parent of children with dyslexia and ADHD, she brings both professional expertise and lived understanding to her work, supporting learners to build confidence and independence.

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Specialisms:
Dyslexia & Dyscalculia • One-to-One Specialist Teaching • Diagnostic Assessment (SpLD)

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Ann

Specialist Assessor 

Ann is a highly experienced specialist assessor with extensive expertise in assessing children and young people with specific learning differences (SpLD). She holds OCR Level 5 and Level 7 qualifications in teaching and assessing learners with SpLD and has worked across both independent and state school settings.

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Ann carries out formal diagnostic assessments for primary and secondary pupils, including assessments for access arrangements. Her work provides clear, evidence-based insight to support appropriate educational planning and next steps, helping families and schools gain a deeper understanding of each learner’s profile and needs.

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Natalie

Specialist Teacher &  Assessor 

Natalie is a specialist teacher and diagnostic assessor who brings both professional expertise and lived experience as a dyslexic learner. She has worked with a wide range of learning profiles, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD, and sensory processing differences.

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With a gentle and systematic approach, Natalie supports learners through diagnostic assessments, specialist teaching, and tailored guidance for parents. She holds a BA in Psychology and advanced diplomas in teaching and assessing learners with SpLD, combining empathy with deep knowledge to support both children and families.

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Vicky

Senior Education Consultant & Specialist Teacher (Dyslexia / SEND)

Vicky has over 25 years of experience in education, having taught and led schools across a range of senior roles. She is a graduate of Queen Mary University of London and holds a PGCE from Queens’ College, Cambridge.

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Vicky has prepared pupils for 7+, 8+, and 11+ entrance exams, worked as a SENDCo, and served as both Deputy Head of a London prep school and Head of a pre-prep school. With an additional qualification in nutrition, she brings a holistic perspective to learning, with a particular interest in the links between diet, gut health, and cognitive development.

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Justin

Specialist Dyslexia & Literacy Teacher

Justin is a specialist dyslexia and literacy teacher with over 20 years of experience supporting children and young people. He studied French and Drama at Queen Mary University of London before qualifying as a specialist EFL teacher at International House, London.

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Justin has taught English and English Literature for a London educational charity and has extensive experience in one-to-one teaching, achieving strong outcomes through a calm, supportive, and engaging approach. By incorporating mindfulness techniques into his sessions, he helps learners develop focus, confidence, and a stronger mind–body connection.

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Sara

Specialist Learning Support Practitioner

Sara is a dedicated learning support practitioner with experience supporting children with a range of learning differences, including ADHD, autism, and emotional regulation needs. She works closely with specialist teachers to deliver personalised learning activities that help children feel confident, calm, and supported.

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With a nurturing and structured approach, Sara supports learners through academic tasks, creative activities, and life-skills development, adapting sessions to each child’s pace and interests. She is particularly skilled at building positive relationships and helping children feel safe, understood, and ready to engage in learning.

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