Linda has over 40 years' experience in education as a teacher, headteacher, adviser and lead officer for early years for a local authority. She is passionate about developing children’s thinking and learning, valuing creative learning environments and encouraging educators to think about the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ in their approach to teaching. Linda provides consultancy and training for early years and multi-agency professionals in local authorities across the UK.

Together with Pat Brunton, Linda edits Early Years Update newsletter and e-bulletin and has co-authored many books on early years learning and development.