# The Hertfordshire School of Pilates

> UK-based Pilates instructor training. Ofqual-regulated Active IQ Level 3 Mat Pilates Diploma and specialist qualifications, taught personally by Emma Lovelock in small cohorts at The Pilates Corner studio in Baldock.

The Hertfordshire School of Pilates (HSP) delivers nationally recognised Pilates instructor qualifications with cohorts capped at 8 students. Every course is taught by Emma Lovelock - a Level 4 qualified instructor and Active IQ assessor with over 13 years of teaching experience. Pathways include business support to help students build sustainable teaching careers after qualifying.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of HSP, pathways, and what makes the school different.
- [The Qualification](/the-qualification): What the Active IQ Level 3 Mat Pilates Diploma is, why Ofqual regulation matters, and what you can do once qualified.
- [About Emma](/about): Emma Lovelock's background as a dancer, instructor, studio owner, and Active IQ assessor.
- [FAQ](/faq): Common questions about courses, qualifications, and training at HSP.
- [Contact](/contact): How to get in touch with HSP.

## Courses

- [Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor Training](/courses/level-3-mat-pilates): Ofqual-regulated Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Mat Pilates - the industry-standard entry qualification for UK Pilates instructors.
- [Pre & Post Natal Qualification](/courses/pre-postnatal): Active IQ Level 3 Award for adapting physical activity for antenatal and postnatal clients (available from Summer 2026).

## Blog

- [Blog index](/blog): Articles on Pilates teaching, qualifications, and building a career as an instructor.
- [How much can you earn as a Pilates instructor in the UK?](/blog/how-much-can-you-earn-as-a-pilates-instructor): Realistic 2026 look at group, private, and full-time Pilates instructor earnings.
- [Level 3 vs Level 4 Pilates](/blog/level-3-vs-level-4-pilates): Honest comparison of the Level 3 and Level 4 Pilates qualifications and which is right for you.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy): How HSP handles personal data.
- [Terms & Conditions](/terms-and-conditions): Terms governing use of the HSP website and services.