Services

Specialist support for every aspect of your early years provision

Every service is tailored to your setting. I don't work from a script - I work from what I see in your rooms, hear from your team and understand about your context.

Quality Audit

Quality Audit

A comprehensive on-site audit of your setting, checking compliance and how well your team are delivering a rich curriculum. With 17 years of Ofsted inspection experience, I know exactly what inspectors look for - and I'll show you how your setting measures up before they arrive.

Best for: Any setting wanting an honest, expert assessment of where they stand - whether you're preparing for Ofsted or simply want to raise your standards.

What's included

  • Full on-site quality audit including travel
  • Compliance check against current legislation
  • Curriculum delivery observation across all rooms
  • Written summary of strengths and development areas
  • Action plan with clear priorities and timescales
Ofsted Inspection Preparation

Ofsted Inspection Preparation

Preparing for inspection is about more than ticking boxes. I help your team understand what inspectors are looking for under the new report card framework, how to showcase good practice with confidence, and how to prepare for the planning call. Whether it's your first inspection or you're aiming for Exceptional, I'll make sure you're ready.

Best for: Settings due for inspection, those who've had a change of management, or anyone who wants to walk into inspection feeling prepared rather than anxious.

What's included

  • Review against the current inspection framework
  • Preparation for your Ofsted planning call
  • Staff confidence building and interview practice
  • Self-evaluation review and development
  • Support right up to inspection day
Staff Training & CPD

Staff Training & CPD

Bespoke training delivered on-site or via Zoom, designed around your team's needs. I keep fully up to date with all current legislation and framework changes, and I translate that into practical, accessible training that your staff can apply immediately.

Popular training topics:

New Inspection Framework - November 2025Preparing for inspection - managers, teams and childmindersLeadership and management for managers and deputiesPromoting communication and languagePromoting mathematics in the nurseryPromoting outdoor playSchool readiness and letters & soundsSEND and supporting families with EHCPUsing Development Matters and Birth to Five effectivelyEYFS Statutory Framework refresher - September 2025Promoting a good quality curriculum for apprentices

Best for: Settings investing in their team, those with new or returning staff, or anyone wanting to stay current with the latest framework changes.

What's included

  • Tailored session design for your setting
  • On-site or Zoom delivery - flexible to your needs
  • Practical strategies staff can use the next day
  • Follow-up support after training
  • Certificates of attendance for CPD records
Leadership & Management Support

Leadership & Management Support

Support for managers, deputies and owners. Whether you have new managers stepping up, staff returning from maternity or sickness leave, or experienced leaders who need a critical friend - I provide the guidance and confidence boost that makes the difference.

Best for: New managers, returning managers who need bringing up to speed, or experienced leaders wanting objective support from someone who's been in their shoes.

What's included

  • One-to-one coaching sessions (in person or via Zoom)
  • Updates on Ofsted changes and new legislation
  • Team management and difficult conversations
  • Support for new and returning managers
  • Strategic planning and self-evaluation
New Registration Support

New Registration Support

Opening a new setting is exciting but the Ofsted registration process can feel overwhelming. I guide you through every step - from your initial application to preparing for your first inspector visit. I've been on both sides of registration and I know exactly what's required.

Best for: Anyone opening a new nursery, pre-school or childminding business, or existing settings registering additional provision.

What's included

  • Pre-registration Ofsted guidance
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Preparing for your first inspector visit
  • Compliance readiness check
  • Ongoing support until you're registered and confident
Complaints & Urgent Improvement Support

Complaints & Urgent Improvement Support

If you've received a complaint, an urgent improvement judgement or a suspension, you need expert support quickly. I help you understand what's happened, devise an action plan that addresses the issues head-on, and work with your team to raise quality and get back on track.

Best for: Settings facing regulatory challenges who need experienced, calm, professional support to turn things around.

What's included

  • Immediate triage and priority assessment
  • Action plan development with clear timescales
  • Team support and confidence rebuilding
  • Compliance remediation and evidence gathering
  • Ongoing monitoring until the issue is resolved
Ongoing Monthly Support

Ongoing Monthly Support

A partnership model for settings that want consistent, long-term support. I visit regularly, providing the continuity that one-off consultancy can't match. We build a development plan together and I keep you accountable to it. You also get priority access for advice between visits.

Best for: Settings committed to continuous improvement, nursery groups wanting consistency across sites, or any setting that values having a trusted advisor on call.

What's included

  • Regular on-site or Zoom review sessions
  • Priority phone and email support between visits
  • Development plan with regular progress reviews
  • Staff training sessions as needed
  • Pre-inspection rapid response if required

Pricing

Every setting is different, so I quote individually based on your needs, size and location. I offer flexible options - on-site visits, Zoom consultations, and ongoing monthly support packages. Travel is included in all on-site visits.

I'm always happy to have an initial conversation at no charge to understand what you need and give you a clear idea of cost before you commit to anything.

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