Working with children in film and television – where do you even start?

For me, it always starts with one simple question: What would I want if I were in their shoes?

No matter a child’s age, I think about what support they would want, what they would need, and, perhaps most importantly, what they may need without even knowing how to ask for it.

There’s no magic wand. I can’t teach a production or a chaperone empathy overnight. Supporting children well isn’t about following a checklist—it’s about having the skills, experience and instinct to recognise their individual needs and respond to them.

One thing I’ve learned is this: when you meet the needs of your young cast and they thrive, more often than not, you’re also meeting the needs of your production.

Every production I work on starts with the same aim. I ask myself: How would I want my own child to be supported on set? How would I want them to be treated? From there, my focus is on creating an environment where children feel safe, respected and confident enough to thrive, succeed, and enjoy the experience so much that they’d want to come back and do it again.

That’s what you get when you work with me. A human approach. Someone who puts the wellbeing of your young cast at the heart of every decision,while understanding that when children are supported properly, the entire production

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