An outstanding headteacher with an excellent vision for the school supported by a strong set of values and beliefs and clear strategic thinking. She always develops strong relationships with staff and students and has a particular gift for project management, and change projects.
Vivienne – Trustee, Chair of Governors and Leadership Coach
Sarah has an amazing knack of making everyone she meets feel welcome, comfortable and valued. She has been an immense support to me both personally and professionally, possessing the ability to console whilst assisting you to find practical solutions and rearrange your confused thoughts. Sarah has helped me to identify my strengths and potential career paths and I can honestly say that I would not have had the courage or confidence to start this new journey without her support - it really is like having your own cheerleader! I have valued our time working together and look forward to hopefully doing so again in the future.
Rebecca Mooney – Specialist Teaching Assistant
I was lucky enough to be supported by Sarah in her capacity as Head Teacher during my School Direct training year. The kindness and valuable insight Sarah shared with myself during this time was of immeasurable value. I couldn’t have felt more supported by Sarah, or the team that she built and nurtured at the school. Sarah has an eye for knowing what information and support is most needed at different times, honing in on only what is going to be of most value and benefit to the people like myself and the team that she supported in this capacity. I would highly recommend Sarah’s professional insight, leadership and mentoring skills, and her integrity, honesty and openness as a person - Sarah is refreshing to work with and I would work under her mentorship and leadership with no doubts in the future. I had the most wonderful experience training under Sarah’s headship; it has left an indelible impression on myself and my practice as a teacher.
Eleanor Foxwell – Teacher
Sarah’s life coaching came into my life at the perfect time. I felt so comfortable and at ease with Sarah every session and I had no trouble fully opening up and being my most vulnerable self. She instantly knew what areas in my life I wanted to work on and she had so much knowledge and guidance that I was able to implement that and see massive change in the areas I wanted them too. I highly recommend life coaching with Sarah!
Victoria Bleach – Coaching Client
Without Sarah's direction, attention to detail, ongoing support and comprehension of what's important in life, I wouldn't be where I am now.
Shane Silk – Deputy Head Teacher
For the past 6 years Sarah has taught, guided and supported me to be the best I can be. She is knowledgeable, kind as well as being extremely caring (and hilarious!) If Sarah hadn’t believed in me and pushed me to progress in my career I wouldn’t be where I am today and for that I am eternally grateful. Thanks to Sarah I now believe in myself and have grown immensely in confidence. I feel extremely lucky for getting to work with Sarah and for all of her support and knowledge shared.
Romana Beale – Key Stage 1 Teacher and SENCO
Sarah oozes credibility, wisdom and moral purpose and it is a rare privilege to know and work with someone as special as her. After many years serving her community as a headteacher, I am so excited to see the good she will do in the world as a coach, mentor and facilitator.
Dr Emma Kell
From our first interaction, Sarah built a rapport that made her expertise and years of experience in navigating complex contexts shine. Her practical methods significantly boosted my resilience, helping me harness strength from my network. Amid my cluttered life, Sarah offered clarity and structure, reframing my situation into a manageable framework. She co-reflects with clients to discover tailored solutions, effectively combating burnout. I wholeheartedly recommend Sarah for anyone needing to streamline their life and find custom solutions. Her coaching is transformative and, with her, you're choosing a partner committed to your success.
Cllr Jenna Sabine
Teaching is hard work at the best of times but teaching a particularly challenging class had almost finished me off! I felt broken. I began to question my abilities as a teacher and my self-esteem was lower than it had ever been . Unable to find a work life balance, I knew that I was burning out. I decided to give it another year before I considered leaving the profession that I had worked so long and hard to be a part of. My very supportive head teacher suggested I access coaching with Sarah. Here began my healing process. Sarah oozes warmth, compassion, empathy and logic. Her personality and professionalism offered a safe space to talk, rant and reflect upon my immediate thoughts and reactions in difficult situations. I truly believe that my weekly coaching sessions with Sarah have given me strategies and perspective. I have learned to better understand my initial thoughts and reactions, and how they affect others. I am beginning to believe in myself again and when difficult situations arise, I remember to tell myself that ‘it’s not personal’ and that ‘I am trying my best.’
Key Stage 1 Teacher
Sarah made me feel valued and seen from the moment I met her. She has clear and strong values which encompassed each of our sessions. Sarah has helped me to believe in myself and believe in the job I do. I have found a love for what I do again - thank you!
Deputy Head Teacher
What can P&P offer you?
Do you want to gain clarity and perspective in your life?
- We offer individual or team coaching to anyone for any life goals (large or small). The professional life coaching offer is not exclusively for people who work in education; we are happy to take on coachees from all walks of life. If you are committed to the process it will be totally transformational.
- We offer professional development sessions for schools, trusts, MATS and LA’s. With 25 years experience we can develop your team in a range of different areas.
- We offer keynote speeches for conferences, network meetings, staff meetings etc. We promise to be engaging and amusing and the content will be based in the real world of education!
All of the above are offered at competitive rates and discounts can be applied depending on your setting and need. Please get in touch and see what we can offer you – there is no charge for an initial planning session.