Pippy is the founder of Little Readers UK — a role that sees her running, managing, scaling, and tutoring within the business every day. Originally from South Africa, she completed all of her studies in the UK and is a fully qualified teacher with a strong background in both classroom teaching and private tutoring.

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Her passion lies in helping young children unlock their reading potential through the power of phonics. She understands that every child learns differently, and adapts her teaching style to suit each learner’s unique needs. For Pippy, every lesson is about more than skills — it’s about building confidence, sparking curiosity, and nurturing a lifelong love of reading.

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Little Readers UK was born from that passion. Under Pippy’s leadership, it has grown into a space where children feel supported, struggles become successes, and the joy of reading takes centre stage.

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Rachel is the kind of teacher every child deserves - warm, wise, and quietly extraordinary. With over a decade of classroom experience, she has taught across Key Stages 1 and 2 and holds the prestigious NPQLL (National Professional Qualification in Leading Literacy).

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She has led the teaching of reading and writing in an outstanding school and now brings that expertise into her virtual classroom, where phonics feels purposeful, stories come alive, and children grow in confidence.

​Based in Liverpool, Rachel is also a proud mum, dog-lover, and keeper of two spirited chickens, Sunny and Midnight.

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Creative, caring, and full of perspective, she lifts everyone around her — tutors and pupils alike.

In the Little Readers family, Rachel is more than a tutor: she is a believer in possibility and a joyful guide for every child she teaches.

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Lois is an avid reader with a special love for children’s picture books. One of her favourite authors is Michael Rosen, and she even had the chance to meet him in person while he signed one of her most treasured books! A qualified teacher for over 10 years, Lois has held a variety of leadership roles including Head of Year and Curriculum Leader. She has taught across all year groups, but her true specialism lies in Early Years.

 

Deeply passionate about children’s education, Lois believes that strong reading and oracy skills are the key to helping children become confident and successful learners.

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In her sessions, Lois focuses on building children’s self-belief and tailoring learning to each individual child. Her lessons are filled with warmth, encouragement, and often a little music — she adores singing and enjoys bringing her ukulele along to sessions.
Her favourite quote: “One book, one pen and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai

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Catherine is a passionate educator who believes every child should have the opportunity to succeed and develop a lifelong love of learning. With her nurturing approach and engaging, interactive lessons, she creates a positive and enjoyable learning environment where students feel confident and motivated.

 

Catherine has over 17 years of teaching experience in both the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Throughout her career, she has taught Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and adult learners. She has also held a variety of roles, including Grade Leader, Apple Teacher, and Leader of Learning.

 

Outside the classroom, Catherine enjoys travelling, exploring different cultures, and trying delicious foods from around the world. At home, she spends time caring for her baby, her two cats, and enjoys spending time in the garden.

 

Catherine’s goal in every lesson is to help each child shine, building confidence and ensuring that learning is as enjoyable for her students as it is for her.

Robyn is the brilliant mind behind Little Readers’ marketing - the storyteller who helps families discover the joy and confidence that reading can bring. With a background in digital marketing and a passion for meaningful communication, she loves turning the Little Readers mission into messages that resonate with parents and inspire young learners.

 

Based in South Africa, Robyn works closely with the team to share the magic happening inside every lesson, celebrating small reading wins, highlighting the incredible tutors, and helping the Little Readers community grow.

 

Thoughtful, enthusiastic, and deeply invested in the impact of early literacy, Robyn believes every child deserves the chance to become a confident reader, and she loves being part of the journey that helps make that happen.

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