Consultancy Services
I provide specialist Early Years consultancy for new and established settings, supporting schools, nurseries, founders and education groups to build strong foundations, strengthen quality and develop systems that can be sustained over time.
Safeguarding support is also available across both nursery and whole-school contexts.
Every organisation has a unique starting point. Support is therefore shaped around the setting’s needs, priorities, stage of development, and cultural and organisational context. Contact me to discuss your organisation’s needs.
Areas of support
Early Years Set-Up & Start-Up Support
I support schools and organisations to establish high-quality Early Years provision from the ground up, helping them build strong foundations from the outset.
Who it is for
Founders and owners of schools and nurseries
Education companies and groups
Planning environments, resources, routines and expectations
Establishing safeguarding foundations
Supporting recruitment planning and staff induction
Planning for opening and the initial stages of operation
Providing leadership support and an experienced sounding board during key decisions
Support may include
Establishing the vision, model and principles for the provision
Advising on Early Years structures, staffing and systems
Supporting curriculum and framework development
Developing policies, procedures and operational systems
New international schools and nurseries
Existing schools opening or expanding Early Years provision
Intended Outcome
Coherent Early Years provision with clear expectations, strong foundations and systems designed to develop sustainably as the organisation grows.
Early Years Quality & Improvement Review
I work with schools and nurseries to review and strengthen the quality of Early Years provision, offering an experienced external perspective and practical next steps. Reviews may focus on a particular aspect of provision or provide a broader evaluation, depending on the organisation’s needs and priorities.
Who it is for
Established schools and nurseries
Leaders seeking an informed view of current provision
Organisations preparing for development, expansion or external review
Settings experiencing inconsistency or uncertainty about improvement priorities
Consideration of consistency, culture and leadership oversight
Where appropriate, inspection-informed consideration of relevant frameworks and recognised standards
Identification of strengths, readiness priorities and areas for development
Clear, realistic recommendations aligned with the organisation’s context
Support may include
Observation of current provision and practice
Review of curriculum, learning environments, systems and documentation
Professional dialogue with leaders and staff
Intended Outcome
A clear, evidence-informed understanding of current provision, accompanied by realistic priorities and practical next steps for sustainable improvement.
Reviews are advisory and developmental in purpose. They do not constitute a formal inspection or guarantee a particular inspection outcome.
Early Years Team Development
I facilitate professional learning with Early Years teams, linking development directly to quality, practice and improvement priorities.
Who it is for
New or developing Early Years teams
Teams seeking greater consistency in practice
Organisations introducing changes to curriculum or provision
Leaders seeking professional learning tailored to their setting
Learning environment and continuous-provision development
Team reflection and the development of shared expectations
Linking professional learning to quality assurance and improvement priorities
Longer-term programmes designed around the setting’s context and needs
Support may include
Bespoke professional learning sessions and workshops
Observation and developmental feedback
Coaching, mentoring and professional dialogue
Curriculum and pedagogical development
Intended Outcome
More confident, reflective and consistent teams with a shared understanding of high-quality Early Years practice and how it should look within their setting.
Early Years Leadership Advisory Support
I offer advisory support to school leaders, owners and those responsible for Early Years provision who value a steady, experienced thinking partner as they navigate decisions, challenges and periods of development.
Who it is for
Founders and owners seeking specialist Early Years advice
Senior leaders responsible for Early Years
Team leadership and professional culture
Quality assurance and improvement planning
Regular advisory conversations
Ongoing mentoring or project-based advisory support
Experienced perspective and thoughtful challenge rather than prescriptive solutions
Support may include
Confidential professional discussion and reflection
Strategic planning and priority-setting
Leadership systems and structures
Decision-making during periods of change or development
Heads of Early Years
New and aspiring Early Years leaders
Intended Outcome
The ability of leaders and decision-makers to make informed choices, establish clear systems, develop their teams and lead sustainable improvement in Early Years provision.
Safeguarding Culture & Practice Support
I support education settings to strengthen safeguarding culture, systems and practice, helping leaders build safe environments where safeguarding responsibilities are understood, embedded and consistently applied.
This support can extend across the whole school and is not limited to Early Years provision.
Who it is for
Schools and nurseries establishing formal safeguarding structures for the first time
Owners and leaders seeking greater clarity about safeguarding responsibilities
Settings reviewing the consistency of existing arrangements
Organisations seeking to move beyond documentation towards stronger everyday practice
Safeguarding leaders and teams requiring development or implementation support
Support may include
Reviewing existing safeguarding arrangements
Identifying priorities within policies, procedures and implementation
Establishing clear safeguarding leadership roles and reporting pathways
Strengthening recording, reporting and escalation systems
Developing safeguarding culture and leadership accountability
Supporting Designated Safeguarding Leads and safeguarding teams
Reviewing staff codes of conduct and safer recruitment practice
Staff awareness and professional learning
Parent and community engagement
Implementation planning and follow-up review
For schools in Egypt, support may also include helping leaders understand relevant published Ministry requirements, evaluate their current arrangements and identify implementation priorities.
Intended Outcome
Clearer responsibilities, stronger systems and more confident staff, supporting a sustainable culture in which children’s safety and wellbeing are understood as a shared responsibility.
Support shaped around your context
Consultancy support does not need to follow a fixed package. Support may take the form of a focused review, defined project, professional learning programme, coaching or advisory work, delivered on-site, remotely or through a blended approach.
The scope, format and timescale of any work would be agreed in advance, following a clear understanding of the organisation’s priorities.
Not sure which form of support you need?
You do not need to identify a particular service or package before getting in touch. An initial conversation can help clarify the context, priorities and most appropriate form of support.