Creating a Culture of Calm
Hygg-Ed
Creating a Culture of Calm | Menopause in the Classroom | Back to Basics
"Caring for Those Who Care for Others"
Professional Experience & Qualifications
I have been fortunate to have worked in some of the top schools all over the world in EYFS, Primary, Secondary, State, Independent, International, specialist teaching, classroom teaching and in Senior Leadership, and I feel truly privileged to have collected more than a quarter of a century of lived experience in what works well in schools, and of course, what doesn’t - or in educational terms, how something could be
Even - Better - If!
As a lifelong educator and a certified Forest School Lead, I firmly believe that we should never stop wanting to learn about the world around us. The power of nature is formidable and when we take our learning beyond the four walls of the classroom, we are creating the most grounding and restorative experience possible.
Grounded in 25years of Educational, Pastoral,
Mental Health & Somatic Expertise
Credentials at a Glance
Senior Mental Health Lead & Mental Health First-Aider (MHFA UK)
Senior Pastoral Leader & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Qualified Level 3 Forest School Lead & Outdoor First-Aider
PGCE & 25years in Education
Coaching Specialisms & Restorative Approaches
Specialist Coaching | Life's Transitions, Menopause, Grief & Loss
Somatic Regulation | Breathwork, Soundbathing
Nature Immersion | Sylvotherapy (Forest Bathing), Ocean Therapy
Purpose Realignment | Ikigai - frameworks for finding balance & purpose
"We can't bottle the feeling we get from spending time outdoors, but we can choose to make nature a part of our everyday lives"
It is fair to say that much of the professional development available today can feel distant, clinical, and dry, leaving exhausted staff bodies feeling managed rather than truly supported. At Hygg-Ed, we break that mould entirely by grounding our work in the restorative power of nature. We step out of the school buildings and take as much of our work as we can outside, come rain or shine.
As they say in Denmark: there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!
Whether we are building shelters, setting up a fire on the school field, or holding confidential space in-person or online, we use nature, nurture, along with open and honest communication to develop a genuine sense of trust. We help leaders and educators lower their daily cortisol, protect their energy, and set realistic boundaries to prevent mid-term burnout, support staff retention, and develop a more connected workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and success.
Through this approach, we support every branch of a school community, Educators, Children, and the Learning Environment, ensuring that school faculties are valued, protected from chronic stress, and able to truly flourish through practical and immersive INSET days, high-impact Staff Wellbeing Suites, specialised CPD training, and focused leadership consultancy.
Explore our portfolio to see how we can support your setting, or arrange a complimentary Enquiry Call today