John Ledgar - Conscious Parenting Consultancy

22/05/2026

Woo hoo, Conscious Parenting is now available as an audiobook.

Exciting times.

19/05/2026

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SUPPORTIVE. FRIENDLY. PRACTICAL.


One of the biggest barriers to public speaking is fear of judgement.

Speechcraft is designed to remove that.

You’ll be part of a small, supportive group where everyone is learning together, no pressure, just progress.

It’s a space where:
beginners feel comfortable
feedback is constructive
growth happens quickly

Starts 4 June
Get in touch to secure a place

03/05/2026

I’m looking forward to facilitating this course and helping others to achieve their communication and leadership goals.

Ready to speak with confidence?

Upcoming job interview? Work presentation? Wedding toast?

Whether it’s at work, in meetings, or in everyday conversations,
how you communicate matters.

Lynbrook Toastmasters is launching a Speechcraft program:
a supportive, small-group course designed to help you build confidence, structure your thoughts, and speak with clarity.

No experience needed. Just bring yourself.

Learn practical skills you can use straight away
Small group. Supportive environment. Real growth.

Starts 4 June
Limited places available

Message us to secure your spot or learn more

09/04/2026

I’m proud to share that I have completed and submitted my Teacher Progression application, moving from Accomplished Teacher toward Exemplary Teacher.

This process has been far more than a requirement. It has been a powerful opportunity to deeply reflect on my practice and articulate the work I do every day with children, families and colleagues.

At this level, it is not just about what we do as educators, but why we do it and the impact it has.

Each step of the process has challenged me to:
• reflect on my leadership and teaching practice
• clearly explain the intent behind my decisions
• demonstrate the outcomes for children, families and educators

What has stood out most is how strongly my work is grounded in relationships, emotional development and connection. Taking the time to unpack and articulate this has reinforced my belief that when children feel safe, secure and supported, everything else in their learning can grow from there.

This process has strengthened my understanding of what exemplary practice looks like and has given me greater clarity and confidence in the work I do.

Grateful for the journey, the growth, and the opportunity to continue learning.

17/03/2026

Today I’m presenting to a Teacher Progression Panel — an opportunity to reflect on my practice and demonstrate the work I’ve been doing to strengthen outcomes for children, families, and educators.

Moments like this remind me of something I often share with parents:

The most important work we can do for children is the work we do on ourselves.

When we invest in our own learning, reflection, and emotional growth, we become calmer, more present, and more responsive to the children in our lives. Children feel this. They sense when the adults around them are grounded and secure.

As educators and as parents, we are not expected to be perfect. But we do have a responsibility to keep learning — to deepen our understanding of children, emotions, relationships, and ourselves.

This ongoing growth is not just professional development.
It is personal development that benefits the children who rely on us.

When we take the time to grow, reflect, and strengthen our own capacity, we create the conditions where children feel safe, secure, and supported — the foundation for all learning and wellbeing.

Whatever role we play in a child’s life, our commitment to growth is one of the greatest gifts we can offer them.

14/03/2026

I’m currently doing the March on challenge. I have just increased my goal from 96 km to 182 km to raise funds to support our returned service men and women and their families. Please support me in this worthy cause.

Please support my 182km March On challenge to help prevent veteran su***de and save lives.
Together, we will show our brave heroes and their families that they are not forgotten.
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02/03/2026

Please support my 96km March On challenge to help prevent veteran su***de and save lives.
Together, we will show our brave heroes and their families that they are not forgotten.

This March, I'll be marching on to help prevent veteran su***de and save lives. Please sponsor me now

10/02/2026

Sometimes Conscious Parenting is about honouring yourself first, so you can truly be there for your children.

This was a small but meaningful surprise on my Garmin this morning—wishing me a happy birthday.

Look after yourself, so you can look after your children.

07/02/2026

“I trust the process because I trust who I am in the process.”

Many parents I work with tell me that when things feel hard—big emotions, meltdowns, pushback, uncertainty—they start to doubt themselves.
They look outward for the right strategy.
The right advice.
The right way to parent.

What I’ve learned, both personally and professionally, is that what truly supports children isn’t perfection or having all the answers.
It’s the inner work parents do.
The reflection.
The growing confidence to stay present with their child’s emotional experience.

This sits at the heart of conscious parenting.

Supporting children with their emotions doesn’t mean fixing, rescuing, or shutting feelings down. It means learning to notice, name, and respond with connection—especially when things feel messy or uncomfortable.

When parents begin to trust themselves within those moments, something powerful happens. Children feel safer. Emotions move through rather than build up. Relationships strengthen.

In my work, I support parents to:
• understand their child’s emotional world
• build confidence responding to big and small feelings
• stay connected during challenging moments
• trust themselves as the steady guide their child needs

Parenting isn’t about getting it right every time.
It’s about trusting yourself enough to stay present, curious, and connected—one moment at a time.

Your child’s journey is their destination.

09/01/2026

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