Laura is the Deputy Lead at Orgill English Hub and has over 17 years’ experience in primary education. With an Early Years specialism as part of her teaching degree, she has a particular passion for early language and giving children the strongest possible foundations for reading. Having previously worked as a Literacy Specialist and Lead Reading Leader and Consultant across a federation of 16 primary schools, Laura now leads the Hub’s Early Language and KS1 work and supports the wider English Hub offer. She is passionate about working alongside schools to turn evidence-informed practice into approaches that make a real difference for children.