Education

Sally Rundell

Sally Rundell

I graduated from Southampton University with a Psychology degree and completed postgraduate studies in education, followed by a research master’s at the University of East Anglia. My national and international career in education spans all levels of the system. I began as an EYFS teacher, taught the full primary range, and later held various LA advisory roles. In 2005, the DfE appointed me as a regional and National Director for primary literacy in England.

After the National Strategies period, I became an LA Director of Learning, overseeing school improvement for 350 schools. Now, through my consultancy, I work with UNICEF, the National Literacy Trust, and headteachers across the UK. Recognising the challenges in education, I trained as a wellbeing coach, developing ‘The Achieving Balance Model’ to help education leaders sustain resilience while ensuring the best outcomes for children.

Patricia Sutcliffe

Patricia Sutcliffe

My name is Patricia Sutcliffe, and I am a spiritually minded 74-year-old who has two great passions in life: writing and helping others find themselves.

As an author, I am proud to have published six books, including three biographies that I have written for others—one of which became a bestseller. My latest book, My Journey of Self-Belief, shares my story of sacrifice, hardship, and unwavering self-belief.

As a spiritual life coach, I work with clients to support and guide them as they learn to accept themselves. Through 1:1 sessions, I teach awareness, understanding, and forgiveness, often incorporating guided meditations.

I am also collaborating with two other coaches—a personal trainer and a yoga teacher—to create a three-day spiritual retreat. This retreat will combine guided meditation, yoga, and healthy body training to help people become more spiritually aware and discover a deeper purpose and meaning in life, all within a safe and loving environment