Creative confidence for under-18s

Build confidence and enjoyment in the world’s most transferable life skills: writing, speaking, communication and performance.

  • “Rachel's absolute superpower is giving confidence to the young people she is working with. She is kind, patient, responsive and encouraging – the best kind of teacher. We really appreciate the way she tailors her materials to individual students, encouraging them to be the best they can be. We recommend her entirely.”

    R & A, Rickmansworth

  • "You have been instrumental in all four of our children's lives. We are so proud of the children and so grateful for all your help... helping them become more confident individuals."

    Catherine, Ealing

  • "I introduced my 10-year-old son to Rachel's sessions, and the impact has been remarkable. Under her guidance, he has evolved his genuine love of writing in all its forms, from poetry to short stories, and now approaches the creative process with confidence and enthusiasm. Rachel is an exceptionally talented creative writing teacher and life coach whose unique blend of creativity, self-expression and curiosity-driven learning is both refreshing and highly effective. She has been an incredibly positive influence on my son's journey. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to nurture a love of writing and lifelong learning."

    Lynn, City of London

LAMDA Exams

Rachel coaches children and teenagers from the age of six to eighteen in Communication and Performance:

  • Speaking Verse and Prose

  • Reading for Performance

  • Public Speaking

  • Acting

  • Devising Drama

LAMDA coaching means the learner can progress at their own pace, exploring different a variety of subjects and grades at the level and over the time scale that’s right for them. Examinations are never compulsory: whether you come to LAMDA for life skills, extra-curricular activities or UCAS points, you’ll find a unique coaching experience as individual as the learner themselves.

Rachel was awarded the LSDE Diploma in Speech and Drama Education in 2012. Her results are between 96-99% distinction over the last fourteen years.

Whether your child or teenager is already an enthusiastic writer or is looking to build confidence in the written word, creative writing coaching with a published author is a brilliant opportunity to build joy and confidence in the written word.

Rachel has supported children and teenagers through Eleven Plus, GCSE and A Level English Language and Literature – all the way to university and beyond – along with those who come to writing coachingfor the joy of creating their own stories, songs and poems.

Creative Writing