Circle Early Years Consultancy: Our Services:
Circle Training & Support provides expert early years consultancy, mock Ofsted inspections (Mocksted), leadership support and professional training for nurseries, schools and children’s residential settings across the UK. Training covers a wide range of areas including safeguarding, child development, behaviour support, curriculum and leadership, supporting staff to deliver high-quality practice. Services are tailored to the needs of each setting, offering practical, professional support aligned to current Ofsted expectations and regulatory requirements.
The services below provide an overview and are not exhaustive.
Early Years Consultancy & Inspection Support
Specialist early years consultancy providing practical support and guidance before and after Ofsted inspection. Support is tailored to your setting, helping leaders understand expectations, strengthen practice and prepare confidently for inspection.
Mock Ofsted Inspections
Realistic mock Ofsted inspections carried out in line with current frameworks, legislation and associated guidance. These visits provide clear, honest feedback to help identify strengths, address gaps and improve inspection readiness.
Bespoke Support Packages
Flexible consultancy packages designed to meet the needs of your setting. Whether you require short-term advice or ongoing support, input can be adapted to provide as much or as little guidance as needed.
Improvement Planning & Implementation
Bespoke improvement plans aligned to your setting’s ethos, with clear short, medium and long-term goals. Ongoing support is available throughout implementation to ensure sustainable improvement and measurable impact.
Monitoring & Follow-Up Visits
Regular follow-up visits to review progress, evaluate impact and provide continued support. These visits help maintain momentum and ensure improvements are embedded in practice.
Quality Assurance & Improvement Audits
Comprehensive quality improvement audits designed to identify strengths, highlight areas for development and empower staff to deliver high-quality practice. Audits support Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement.
Early Years Training & Professional Development
Bespoke training programmes designed to meet identified needs, including safeguarding, child development, behaviour support, curriculum and leadership. Training is practical, engaging and focused on improving outcomes for children.
Safeguarding Training
High-quality safeguarding training to support staff in understanding their responsibilities and applying knowledge confidently in practice, ensuring children are kept safe and protected.
Leadership Support & Workforce Development
Professional development and leadership support to strengthen confidence, build effective teams and promote reflective practice. Designed to empower leaders and staff to deliver consistent, high-quality provision.
Registrations, Acquisitions & Expansion Support
Support with early years registrations, acquisitions and expansion, including quality management, compliance and consistency across settings. Practical guidance to ensure smooth and successful growth.