Governess or Governor / Caregiver

Current location: London, UK

An experienced governor with over four years of direct experience supporting children to flourish across a range of settings — from long-term placements with HNW London families to residential care with children with complex and trauma-related needs. I bring a warm, grounded and inspiring presence, and a genuine belief in balancing creativity, play and healthy structure. My background in English, creative writing and sport (tennis, hockey, cricket) means I can engage children across a wide range of interests and learning styles. I hold a Level 1 Tennis coaching qualification. Founder of two ongoing community arts projects: Artists of the Blooming and Heart of Crisis. Award-winning, widely published poet with work featured at festivals and institutions across the UK and US. Warm, reliable and at ease with both children and parents Creative and playful — children feel genuinely seen, understood and engaged Able to hold healthy boundaries and maintain structure while remaining fun and approachable Strong communicator with parents, able to give honest, thoughtful updates and build real trust Experienced across sole-charge, residential care and community settings Sporting background