Early Years Consultancy & Compliance Support
Supporting nurseries, childminders, schools and children’s residential settings across the UK, including London, West Sussex and surrounding areas.
Specialist Early Years Consultancy & Compliance Support
Inspection outcomes are not determined on the day. They are shaped by what happens in your setting every day.
Circle Early Years Consultancy provides specialist support for nurseries, childminders, schools and children’s residential settings across the UK.
Led by a former Ofsted Early Years Regulatory Inspector, Circle Early Years Consultancy helps leaders strengthen practice, improve safeguarding and prepare confidently for inspection.
Why work with Circle?
Led by a former Ofsted Early Years Regulatory Inspector, Circle offers insight into how inspection decisions are made — and how to prepare effectively.
- Real inspection insight
- Clear, honest feedback
- Practical, achievable improvements
When do settings usually seek support?
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Preparing for inspection
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Following a Needs Attention or Urgent Improvement judgement
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After receiving Welfare Requirement Notices (WRN), actions, concerns or complaints.
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When practice feels inconsistent across the team
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When leaders want clarity and direction
We identify strengths and areas for development through detailed, evidence-informed review.
Clear, actionable guidance aligned to EYFS and regulatory expectations.
Practical, tailored strategies that support sustainable improvement across your team.
What consultancy support includes:
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Mock Ofsted inspections (“Mocksted”)
Mocksted – Ofsted Mock Inspection & Regulatory Support - Compliance audits and regulatory reviews
- Safeguarding culture and practice evaluation Effective Safeguarding Training
- Leadership coaching and supervision
- Improvement planning and action plans Personalised Improvement Plans
- Support following Ofsted inspections or enforcement actions Ofsted & Regulatory Support
Who this support is for:
- Settings preparing for Ofsted inspection
- Leaders following Needs Attention or Urgent Improvement judgement.
- New providers registering or expanding provision
- Teams needing stronger safeguarding or compliance systems
- Managers wanting clear, expert guidance and reassurance
Ofsted:
- Early years inspection guidance and resources
- Ofsted enforcement policy
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework: