CONSULTANCY
Bespoke support, setting reviews and quality improvement
Every Early Years setting is different. Sometimes you know exactly what you need help with. Sometimes you simply know that something isn't quite working and you'd like an experienced pair of eyes.
Early Insights provides practical, honest consultancy designed around your setting, your team and your priorities.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your curriculum, improve your environment, develop your team, prepare for inspection or simply take a fresh look at your practice, we'll start by understanding where you are now and where you want to go.
How can I help?
There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to consultancy.
If you have a specific question or enquiry use the box here. I will aim to get back to you with an idea of how I can support you.
You might have a specific area you'd like to develop, or you may simply want someone experienced to look at your setting with fresh eyes.
My consultancy can support you with:
🔍 Setting Reviews
A fresh, experienced perspective on your provision, environment, curriculum and practice.
A setting review gives you the opportunity to step back from the day-to-day and look at what is working well, where there may be opportunities for development and what could make the biggest difference for children and practitioners.
📚 Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
Support to develop a meaningful curriculum and strengthen teaching, learning and assessment.
Whether you're reviewing your curriculum, considering how children experience your provision or looking at how practitioners support learning, I can help you reflect on your current approach and identify practical ways forward.
🌿 Environment & Outdoor Learning
Your environment is an important part of children's experiences.
I can support you to think critically about your indoor and outdoor spaces, considering how they promote exploration, independence, physical development, creativity, communication and learning.
This can include provision, outdoor play, gardening, nature and making better use of the space and resources you already have.
👥 Leadership & Team Development
Good leadership isn't about having all the answers.
I can work alongside leaders and teams to explore challenges, develop confidence, strengthen practice and identify realistic improvements.
This might involve leadership conversations, team reflection, developing consistency or supporting you through a particular period of change.
📋 Quality Improvement
Quality improvement should be meaningful, manageable and focused on making a genuine difference.
I can support you with reflection, self-evaluation, improvement planning and identifying the priorities that will have the greatest impact.
Rather than creating endless action plans, we'll focus on what matters most and what you can realistically achieve.
⭐ Inspection Confidence
Inspection can feel daunting, particularly when you're responsible for a whole setting and a team of practitioners.
I can help you understand your strengths, identify areas for development and reflect on your practice so that you feel more confident talking about what you do and why you do it.
The aim isn't to create a setting that is "inspection ready" for one particular day.
It's to help you develop strong, sustainable practice that you can feel confident about every day.
Not sure what you need?
That's absolutely fine.
You don't need to choose a package or work out which consultancy service is right for you before getting in touch.
Tell me what's happening in your setting, what you're finding challenging or what you'd like to improve, and we can have a conversation about the best way Early Insights can support you.
No jargon. No unnecessary consultancy. Just practical support based on what will make the biggest difference to your setting.
Ways we can work together
Consultancy doesn't have to look the same for every setting.
The Early Insights Power Half Hour - £10
Sometimes you don't need a full consultancy visit.
Sometimes you just need 30 minutes with someone who understands Early Years.
Whether you're a childminder, nursery practitioner, room leader, teacher, owner or apprentice, this online session gives you dedicated time to ask questions, reflect on practice and leave with practical next steps.
You choose the topic — we use the 30 minutes however you need.
What can we cover?
In August alone I supported professionals with:
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The new EYFS safer sleep guidance.
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Outdoor environment ideas.
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Room displays and learning environments.
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Curriculum design and planning.
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Parent questionnaires and feedback.
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Preparing for September.
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Reflective practice and professional development.
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Leadership and staff support.
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Childminder quality improvement.
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Plus much more.
No question is too small. If it's important to your setting, it's worth discussing.
What's included?
30-minute online support session
Dedicated one-to-one meeting tailored to your needs.
Advice, ideas and practical solutions
Bring one topic or several smaller questions.
Follow-up CPD email
A written summary of what we discussed, recommended next steps and useful resources.
If I don't know the answer immediately...
I'll research it properly and email you afterwards.
Perfect for...
Childminders -Preparing for inspections, environment ideas, paperwork, curriculum and safeguarding updates.
Nursery practitioners ----Planning, room environments, interactions and next steps.
Room leaders ------- Leadership support, curriculum design and coaching.
Owners & Managers -----Quality improvement, compliance and strategic advice.
Students & Apprentices --------Assignments, reflective practice and professional development.
Need longer? If we need more time, you can book additional Power Half Hours or upgrade to a full consultancy session.
💻 One Hour Online Consultancy — £20
Focused support without leaving your setting.
Need a little more time to explore an idea or work through a challenge? The One Hour Online Consultancy gives us the opportunity to dig deeper into your practice and create practical actions you can take away immediately.
This session is ideal if you have several questions or one larger topic you'd like support with.
We could explore:
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Curriculum design and implementation.
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Preparing for September or inspection.
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Behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
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Continuous provision.
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Leadership and room management.
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Policies and procedures.
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Childminder or nursery quality improvement.
What's included?
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A dedicated one-hour Zoom meeting.
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Practical advice, ideas and professional discussion.
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Tailored recommendations linked to your setting or role.
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A follow-up email with key discussion points, actions and resources to support ongoing reflection.
🏡 Setting Visit — from £100
Practical support in your own environment.
Sometimes the best support comes from seeing your practice in action. During a setting visit, I'll spend time observing your environment, routines and interactions before providing honest, supportive feedback and practical next steps.
Every visit is tailored to your setting's individual needs.
A setting visit can focus on:
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Indoor or outdoor environments.
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Curriculum and provision.
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Quality improvement.
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Child-led learning.
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Staff practice and interactions.
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Preparing for inspection.
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Leadership and reflective practice.
What's included?
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A visit to your setting.
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Observation of practice and professional discussion.
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Strengths identified alongside realistic recommendations.
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A written summary with suggested actions to support future development.
🌿 Your Outdoor Environment Review (from £39)
Expert outdoor learning support, wherever you are.
Sometimes you don't need an on-site visit — you just need a fresh pair of eyes and practical ideas to transform your outdoor space.
Simply send me a short video walkthrough of your outdoor environment, and I'll review it as if I were visiting your setting in person.
Perfect for support with:
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Making better use of your outdoor space.
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Creating opportunities across the seven areas of learning.
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Nature, gardening and sustainability.
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Loose parts, risky play and child-led exploration.
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Continuous provision outdoors.
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Preparing your environment for the new academic year or inspection.
What's included?
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A personalised review of your outdoor environment using your video walkthrough.
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Honest, supportive feedback highlighting strengths and opportunities for development.
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Practical ideas that work within your space and budget.
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A follow-up email with recommendations and next steps to support your reflective practice and CPD.
A flexible way to access experienced outdoor learning consultancy from anywhere in the UK.
🌟 Bespoke Consultancy — Tailored Support for Your Setting
Every setting is different. Your consultancy should be too.
If you're looking for support beyond a one-hour meeting or setting visit, Bespoke Consultancy is completely designed around your setting, team and goals.
Whether you need support for a single day or ongoing partnership working, I'll create a package that works for you.
Bespoke consultancy can include:
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Full quality improvement reviews.
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Inspection preparation and action planning.
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Curriculum design and implementation.
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Leadership coaching and mentoring.
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Staff meetings and training sessions.
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Environment reviews (indoors and outdoors).
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Policy and documentation support.
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Parent engagement and community projects.
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Ongoing coaching for childminders, room leaders or managers.
What's included?
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A consultancy package tailored to your needs.
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Online or in-person support.
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Practical recommendations and action planning.
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Written feedback and resources following each session.
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Continued support where agreed as part of your package.
Price: Tailored to your setting and requirements.
Experience that makes a difference
With over 20 years of experience in Early Years, I've built my career around supporting people, developing practice and creating environments where children can thrive.
I've owned and led an Early Years setting, experienced two Outstanding Ofsted inspections, worked as an Early Years lecturer and now support settings across the UK through Early Insights.
I've experienced the pressures of leadership, the responsibility of supporting a team and the feeling that sometimes you simply need someone experienced to talk things through with.
That's why I don't believe in one-size-fits-all consultancy or tick-box solutions.
I take time to listen, understand your setting and work alongside you to identify what is already working well and where meaningful improvements can be made.
Practical. Honest. Person-centred. Always focused on making a genuine difference.
What can you expect from Early Insights?
A fresh perspective
Sometimes you are simply too close to your own setting to see things clearly. I'll help you step back, reflect and see your practice from a different perspective.
Honest conversations
I'll celebrate what's working well, but I'll also be honest about areas that could be strengthened. Always constructively, and always with the aim of helping you move forward.
Practical ideas
I don't believe in recommendations that look good on paper but are impossible to implement. Suggestions should be realistic, purposeful and achievable.
Support without judgement
Every setting has challenges. Consultancy should create space to talk openly about them without fear of judgement.
A focus on what matters
There is always more that could be done. My role is to help you identify what matters most and where your time and energy will have the greatest impact.
Let's talk about your setting
Whether you have a specific challenge you'd like help with or simply want a fresh perspective on your practice, I'd be happy to have an initial conversation.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you get in touch.
Tell me where you are, where you'd like to be and we'll explore how Early Insights can help you get there.