Here is how you can work with me
Hands-on support to declutter toy chaos and create safe and fun play spaces in your home. I can teach you to spot unsafe toys, recognise your child's unique play signals, and establish simple systems that reduce overwhelm while maximising development—all tailored to your family's specific needs and living space.
One-to-One Consultations
- £75 per hour (remote)
- £125 per 90 minutes (at-home, Liverpool region only)
Practical training for nurseries, schools and organisations that turns safety guidelines into actionable systems. My workshops provide realistic safety solutions that respect your time and budget constraints while effectively protecting children without limiting their natural play opportunities.
Professional Development Sessions
- 90 minutes: £280
- Half-day (3 hours): £495
- Full-day (7 hours): £875
- Topics include toy safety, play-based learning, developmental play, and more
Expert guidance for toy designers and manufacturers based on current developmental research and real-world experience in special education. I provide insights into diverse play patterns across age groups and neurodivergent play styles to help create truly inclusive, developmentally appropriate toys.
Expert Guidance for Toy Industry Professionals
- £75 per hour
- Specialist insights on neurodivergent play patterns and inclusive toy design
- Support for creating developmentally appropriate toys for children with diverse needs
Why work with me?
My PhD in Education, international degrees, and years working with families give me unique insight into how toys support development. I blend research training with real-world observations to provide advice that works in actual family homes, not just theory.
I'm not affiliated with any toy manufacturer or retailer. My recommendations are based solely on developmental benefits and direct observations of children at play—never what's trending or profitable.
My approach isn't just a preference—it's supported by research in choice theory, sensory processing, and visual stress studies. This also aligns with my sustainability values by helping families become more conscious consumers and protect the planet.
Through careful observation and listening, I create recommendations tailored to your child's specific abilities, sensory preferences, and your family's values and living situation, all to offer solutions that fit your real life.
Learning isn't just a professional requirement for me—it's a core value that guides my life. This passion means you benefit from someone who stays at the forefront of play research and practice simply because I love what I do.
10% of my earnings go to the 3D Toy Shop in Leeds, creating custom-designed teddies for children with medical conditions and disabilities. When you work with me, you're also supporting Nick and his team of heroes.
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