After qualifying with a BA (Hons) in Physical Education, Ruth started her first job as a PE teacher in 2006. Throughout her 10 years in schools, Ruth's passion and professionalism catalysed her career up the education ladder. Her most recent role was Head of PE at Francis Holland, Sloane Square. She was responsible for the PE curriculum across the school years, which included the Early Years Foundation Stage for four and five year olds. Her skills and expertise transformed the Physical Education for all girls aged 4-18 years old. After having a baby girl in 2016, she made the tough decision not to return to work as a teacher. Her love and passion working with children did not stop there and instead provided a platform to found Tails & Beau.

Tally spent every summer from the age of 16 working at Noddy's Nursery in Putney and knew from a young age that she wanted to work with children. After completing her A Levels at Godolphin and Latymer, she went to university and qualified in Early Childhood Studies & Education and Human Development. Tally started working as a Teaching Assistant at Francis Holland Junior School in Sloane Square, where she met Ruth. Tally worked with children across all age groups, alongside many administration responsibilities. Following this, she decided that she wanted her focus to be the operational running of the school and was appointed Junior Head's PA and Junior School Administrator. Tally was described as 'the heart' of the Junior School and is passionate about providing an exciting and nurturing environment for children at Tails & Beau.