AliveLRning is the brain child of two teaching practitioners, Rachel and Louise. Louise is an outstanding teacher and leader with over ten years’ experience in education. She has taught across KS2 in Cambridgeshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire – even a few working holidays in Romania! She has a Cambridge First in English & Education and is passionate about sharing her love of literature, drama and writing with pupils. Louise has taught in Year 6 since 2013 and each year over 90% of the class have made outstanding progress. Rachel, an outstanding teacher and maths leader, has a passion for primary education. She has taught in KS1 and KS2 in several counties, including Staffordshire. Rachel has a Master’s degree in teaching English and is currently studying for a second Master’s degree in teaching Maths. She is dedicated and enthusiastic in enabling pupils to see links in their learning in a range of contexts. She has been a SAT marker and school governor since 2011.