We decided to set up Ladybird Lessons beacuse we recognised that many carers have little or no training in how to address the developmental needs of young children. When planning a family we were very aware that we would be in a position where we would both have to work and a carer would be responsible for our children. This seems to be becoming a common scenario in our society today.

It was with this in mind that we decided to plan a structured course to give carers a grounding in child development and a bank of activities they could use to entertain and scaffold children's development. We hoped that this would ensure that they could provide the best care possible for our children.

We would like to share some of these ideas with you and your carer through our courses.

Since beginning our helper courses we have had several requests to offer a parent course which has led to the development of our literacy and maths courses for parents.

My name is Frances Hurley and I am a UK qualified teacher with 11 years teaching experience in the UK and Asia. I hold a B'Education in Science (specialising in Early Years Education) from Southampton University in the UK. I have also just finished a B'Science in Computing and IT.
I have taught both British National Curriculum and the International Baccalaurate Primary Years Program to children aged from 2 years to 7 years old. I have a son Mason, who inspired the writing of this programme.

I am Roger Wilkinson, I was born and educated in the UK. I have brought up a son aged 8 whilst working full time - with assistance from a great helper ! I have been teaching for 12 years, with the last seven in Hong Kong. I hold a B'Arts in Geography and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Sheffield University in the UK. I am also qualified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.