Early Years Consultancy, Ofsted Support & Training

Circle Early Years Consultancy provides independent early years consultancy, mock Ofsted inspections, safeguarding training and regulatory support for nurseries, preschools and childminders.

Led by former Ofsted Early Years Regulatory Inspector Zoe Duggan, support is practical, knowledgeable and tailored to your setting.

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Early Years Consultancy & Support

Early Years Consultancy
Independent, practical support to strengthen practice, address challenges and support continuous improvement.

Mock Ofsted Inspections
Realistic mock Ofsted inspections for nurseries, preschools and childminders, helping you identify strengths, priorities and prepare with confidence.

Quality Reviews & Improvement
Independent early years quality reviews to evaluate practice, identify priorities and support meaningful, sustainable improvement.

Improvement & Action Plans
Practical early years improvement plans and post-inspection support to help you address actions and demonstrate progress.

Ongoing Consultancy Support
Flexible, ongoing support for settings that value regular independent advice, review and professional challenge.


Early Years Training & Safeguarding

Bespoke Training
Tailored training for early years settings and children's services, including safeguarding, child development, behaviour, leadership and professional practice.

Safeguarding Training
Practical safeguarding training that strengthens professional curiosity and practitioners' confidence in recognising and responding to concerns.

Leadership & Professional Support
Independent support for managers and leaders, including reflective supervision, professional development and leadership guidance.


Ofsted Registration & Regulatory Support

Ofsted Registration & Setting Up Support
Support with Ofsted registration and setting up a nursery or early years provision, from initial planning and EYFS requirements to preparing for your registration visit.

Ofsted & Regulatory Support
Experienced support following Ofsted inspections, regulatory visits, Welfare Requirements Notices (WRNs) and other regulatory concerns.