A governess lying on a living room rug with a laughing child, surrounded by open picture books and scattered coloured pencils in warm window light

"She already knows
your child's name."

A day with your governess

Choose where to begin.

Child doing maths exercises at a bright kitchen counter with natural morning light
8:30 am

Morning Maths at the Kitchen Counter

Before the school run nerves set in, we work through one concept — fractions using orange segments, multiplication with dried pasta. The kitchen table becomes a classroom that smells of toast.

QTS-qualified primary teacher · 7 years classroom experience
Governess and child reading a picture book together on a sofa in afternoon light
3:45 pm

Reading Aloud After School

Not drilling phonics charts — reading together. She tracks with her finger, stumbles on a word, we look it up. Comprehension builds through curiosity, not correction.

"She turned my son's reading anxiety into his favourite part of the day — within three weeks."

Sophie R., Chiswick
Child working on a project with drawings and reference books spread across a desk
5:00 pm

Subject-Led Project Work

A topic chosen by the child — dinosaurs, volcanoes, Ancient Egypt — becomes the spine of writing, research, and presentation skills. Learning follows interest.

Specialist in EYFS · KS1 · KS2 · 11+ preparation
Enhanced DBS
Checked & verified annually
QTS Qualified
Qualified Teacher Status · PGCE
7+ Years
Private governess experience
From the families

What parents say
when they stop worrying.

I used to dread the morning handoff — the guilt of watching her cry at the door. Within a fortnight, my daughter was pulling her governess by the hand to show her something in the garden before I'd even put my coat on.

Emma P., mother from Dulwich, smiling portrait
Emma P.
Mother of Isla, 6 · Dulwich, London

We relocated from Singapore with no school place confirmed and no family nearby. She arrived on day three and immediately understood what our son needed — not a strict schedule, just a safe person. He sat his 7+ six months later.

Rajan K., father from Kensington, portrait outdoors
Rajan & Meera K.
Parents of Arjun, 7 · Kensington, London
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The right person is
closer than you think.

A short conversation is all it takes. Tell us about your child, your routine, and what you need — we'll do the rest.

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