Steph Hammond

Steph Hammond is a seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience across diverse roles, making her a leading authority in Early Years education and early literacy development. As a Classteacher, Senior Leader, Achievement Coach, Tutor, Trainer, Facilitator, Literacy Specialist, and Educational Consultant, Steph’s career reflects her unwavering commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.

Steph is a Literacy Specialist working with a DfE English Hub, where she plays a key role in improving literacy outcomes through evidence-based approaches to teaching phonics and early reading. Her expertise also extends to her role as a Kent Teaching School Hub Facilitator for the NPQ in Leading Literacy, where she supports leaders in embedding effective literacy practices across schools.

In her capacity as a School Experience Tutor for Greenwich, Steph combines her wealth of classroom knowledge with mentoring and coaching to guide aspiring teachers and early career educators. Her focus lies in supporting the development of early language acquisition, pre-phonics foundations, and structured approaches to early reading, ensuring children receive the essential skills needed for long-term academic success.

A respected voice in the field of Early Years education, Steph has contributed to thought leadership in education through her blogs for Structural Learning, workshops at the Childcare and Education Expo, and as an interviewee on EYTV. Her ability to bridge teaching theory with practical application has established her as a trusted advisor for schools and early years settings.

Steph’s consultancy services are tailored to improve educational outcomes at all levels, with a particular emphasis on:

• EYFS and Primary training: Pre-phonics development, early reading strategies, early language interventions, and phonics audits.
• Action planning and implementation: School-wide audits, lesson observations, and team teaching to enhance early years provision.
• Leadership coaching: Supporting senior and middle leaders with strategic planning and mentoring ECTs to develop their teaching practice and progress.

Steph’s passion for early education is matched by her commitment to empowering educators and leaders. Through her work as a trainer, facilitator, and coach, she delivers solutions that are both practical and grounded in research-based teaching and learning approaches. Her website, www.hammondeducation.co.uk, serves as a platform for schools and settings to access her expertise and support.

Whether it’s developing early years literacy programs, conducting targeted action plans, or coaching leaders to enhance teaching practice, Steph’s tailored approach ensures measurable improvements in EYFS outcomes and beyond.

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