About
I started Mums in the Wood over a decade ago when I was living in St John’s Wood and was the mother of a lively four-year-old. At the time, what began as a personal search for information and reassurance gradually grew into something far larger than I could ever have anticipated. Today, I live in Highgate and am the mother of two wonderful boys, and Mums in the Wood Education has evolved into a trusted educational consultancy supporting families both within the UK and internationally.
Before moving into education and consultancy, my professional background was in journalism, legal policy and corporate law. I began my career as a features writer and sub-editor before working as an investigative journalist for a national broadsheet in Sri Lanka, where I am originally from.
Alongside completing both my Solicitor’s and Bar examinations, I worked in areas of legal policy development including Human Rights Law, Environmental Protection and Media Regulation, while also completing a Diploma in International Relations. After moving to the UK and completing a Master’s degree in Corporate Law at the University of London, I qualified and worked as a Corporate Lawyer specialising in Private Equity.
Becoming a parent, however, shifted my perspective entirely.
Like many families, I found myself trying to navigate an educational landscape that often felt complex, competitive and overwhelming. Nurseries, schools, assessments, deadlines, educational philosophies, activities — there was an enormous amount to absorb and very little clear guidance bringing everything together thoughtfully and practically. Despite years spent working in demanding professional environments, I found that making decisions for my own child carried an entirely different weight and responsibility.
Over time, friends and local families began turning to me for advice on schools, educational planning and assessment preparation. What started as informal guidance gradually developed into a dedicated consultancy supporting families through some of the most important educational decisions they would make for their children.
Today, Mums in the Wood Education works with families from as early as 18 months onwards, supporting nursery, prep and senior school placements, assessment preparation, mock examinations, interview preparation and longer-term academic planning. We also work closely with families relocating to the UK or navigating the British independent school system from overseas for the first time.
At the heart of everything we do is the belief that education should never be approached as a one-size-fits-all process. Every child is different. Some children thrive academically from the outset; others need time, reassurance and careful nurturing to develop confidence in their abilities. Understanding the child in front of us – their personality, learning style, temperament, strengths and pace of development – is central to the way we work.
Academic success is important, but so too are confidence, curiosity, emotional wellbeing and a genuine enjoyment of learning. Children perform best when they feel secure, engaged and understood, and our approach is built around creating precisely that environment. Preparation should feel thoughtful, encouraging and carefully structured rather than pressured or impersonal.
Over the years, much of our work has grown through personal recommendation. Many families return to us with younger siblings and continue to stay in touch long after school places have been secured. The relationships we build with families are often long-standing and deeply collaborative, and we are proud to be known not only for high levels of preparation and strong outcomes, but also for honesty, warmth and sincere care for the children and families we support.
What began originally as a small local resource for parents in St John’s Wood has since grown into a much wider educational advisory practice employing experienced teachers and tutors, and supporting families across London, throughout the UK and internationally. Yet despite how much the consultancy has evolved, the original intention behind it remains exactly the same: to help parents navigate important educational decisions with clarity, reassurance and confidence, while ensuring that children feel happy, secure and able to flourish.
