I am an experienced educationalist who has worked in a wide range of roles - including class teacher, senior leader, teacher trainer and curriculum developer in global citizenship - in the UK and overseas - in Japan, Malawi, Ethiopia, Seychelles and Spain. I moved into alternative education a few years ago when my family and I took a gap year, travelling through Europe and South-East Asia to experience voluntary exchanges, worldschooling and self-directed learning. I have been a facilitator at an outdoor democratic school in Tenerife and believe in child-led unrestricted play and a focus on emotional and social well-being to help children become independent and resilient lifelong learners. I am also a certified life coach and believe passionately in autonomy and choice for young people and the empowerment of all within learning communities.