About Me

At the core of my English consultancy offering is the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to be immersed in a creative, purposeful curriculum driven by rich, high-quality texts, invested in by educators who have the confidence and breadth of knowledge to teach and inspire.

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I’m Laura Spargo, an English education specialist and advisor.

My ethos is built on providing practical, research-informed, inclusive approaches which are tailored to the unique needs of each educational setting or organisation. I understand that lasting impact requires more than ‘just training’ – it’s about ongoing support, collaboration and a commitment to achieving aspirational outcomes for learners.

Flexible and responsive support

Promotion of autonomy for both staff members and pupils

Practical, easily actionable strategies

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Key Achievements

Supporting the creation of bespoke approaches to teaching, reading and writing. This has led to consistent improvements in English outcomes, pupil engagement and staff expertise, both in the UK and internationally.

Speaking at national and international events such as NATE’s annual conference, Daisy Education’s International Reading Conference, the Emirates Literature Foundation’s ‘Reading for Pleasure Conference’ and researchED Dubai.

Writing Glimmers in Education, a weekly Substack sharing ideas, practical suggestions, thoughts and musings to inspire educators and encourage reflection on the realities, possibilities and joys of teaching. Now reaching over 1000 subscribers.

Working with teaching teams to provide expert guidance, support and practical strategies. Staff and pupils have shared positive feedback from the sessions and noticed that confidence and enthusiasm have improved in English lessons.

★★★★★

“I am now confident to adapt things as I need to for the needs of the class, know our journey as a school and actually look forward to planning what we are doing!”

Feedback from teaching staff
Tibshelf Infant School

Professional Journey

My beginnings

I have always had an innate passion for English, beginning with my own childhood experiences of being an avid reader and writer. This love and enjoyment for the subject influenced my lifelong dream of becoming a teacher.

2004 – 2008

Qualifications and education

I graduated with a BA in English Literature from Newcastle University, followed by a primary PGCE at Northumbria University, leading to my first teaching post in the North East of England.

2008 – 2015

Teaching experience

For the first 7 years of my career I taught in the UK in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Embarking on the role of Literacy Coordinator in my third year of teaching, I was in charge of whole-school projects focusing on promoting oracy through the exploration of poetry and embedding effective writing cycles. Ahead of the introduction of the 2014 National Curriculum, I attended a number of training sessions and was a member of local working parties.

2011 – 2024

Leadership in education

I have been the Head of primary English across 3 countries and 2 continents: the UK, Spain and Dubai. I have also been a Year Leader in both Spain and Dubai and my most recent post was Lead Practitioner, where I was responsible for driving improvements in teaching and learning for over 60 classes.

2015 – 2024

International experience

The valuable teaching and leadership experience I gained working in British Curriculum schools in Spain and Dubai, included training and mentoring over 100 educators. The specialist subjects I worked with included Spanish, Arabic, MFL and the arts resulting in a consistently high standard of approach which was rooted in best practice. I designed bespoke, inclusive English programmes where standardised testing data reflected significant upward trends in the attainment of pupils (of which a significant number were EAL learners) consistently across the primary phase.

2024 – Present

Educational blog

As the author of ‘Glimmers in Education’, a weekly blog on Substack, I explore areas of education which have the potential to ignite ‘thoughts and musings’ which I in-turn translate into ideas and practical suggestions. Intended to inspire educators, I am passionate about keeping the ‘glimmers of light’ alive in education – those small but transformative moments of progress and joy that inspire both educators and learners alike.

2024 – Present

Consultancy launch

I founded Laura Spargo Education Consultancy as I am passionate about providing a teaching (not delivery) focused consultancy and training offering which values inclusivity, high-quality teaching practices and an investment in tailored solutions which place both teacher professional development and pupil progress and enjoyment at the centre of outcomes. From working with individual schools and multi-academy trusts to speaking at conferences and contributing to national conversations through my involvement in subject associations, these experiences have shaped the work I do today.

Philosophy and values

An expert in the field of primary English curriculum design, implementation and evaluation, my work centres around promoting effective teaching and learning strategies with a personable and adaptable approach. From leading curriculum redesigns to conducting impactful staff training sessions, I am committed to empowering educators and inspiring learners through practical, research-informed strategies that create lasting change.

As a highly reflective practitioner and lifelong learner, I am continually developing my own expertise in order to provide support and guidance which is current and led by the principles of Quality First Teaching.

I am dedicated to:

Empowering teachers through engaging and impactful professional development.

Delivering bespoke approaches to the English curriculum which promotes long-term success and enjoyment for all learners.

Collaborating closely with schools to build solutions that are responsive, dynamic and effective.

Ensuring all children gain the best possible experiences in their education.

Encouraging passion and enthusiasm for continued professional learning within practitioners – keeping the ‘glimmers of light’ for the profession alive.

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✨ Glimmers in Education

I’m the author of the Glimmers in Education Substack, where I share practical ideas, reflections and recommendations to inspire educators. I am passionate about keeping the “glimmers of light” alive in education – those small but transformative moments of progress and joy that inspire both educators and learners alike.

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