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Consultant · Speaker · Author
Early Years and SEND Consultancy
Helping Every Child to Thrive
Throughout my career I've been the teacher, the leader, the manager, and the coach — so when we work together, you get all four perspectives on your setting, not just one.
Trusted by leading early years organisations 
The Voice of Early Childhood
The Voice of Early Childhood 
40+
Years in
early years
early years
Why work with me?
Grounded in practice, backed up with theory and evidence.
I've led early years settings, advised local authorities, delivered Masters-level qualifications, and designed national improvement programmes — including one that won a Nursery World Inclusive Practice Award. I bring decades of evidence-based, practical experience directly to your leadership team, whether you're new to leadership, steadying an existing setting or opening a nursery from scratch.
Awards 
Qualifications
NASENCo award
Masters in Education
NPQH
Level 5 in Coaching and Mentoring
Four ways to work together.
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Public Speaking
Command the room
Keynotes, conference sessions and workshops that bring practical solutions warmth and motivation to your team.
Online Workshops
CPD, delivered
Flexible, remote-first professional development your whole team can join, wherever they are.
Leadership Consultancy
Organisational impact
I partner with your leadership team to shape strategy, culture and provision at scale.
In their words
Feedback from the sector:
This book really inspired me to develop how I worked with families — we definitely need to set the intent and then involve families in understanding our why and being part of our implementation.
Just reading your book Maureen and it's a joy.
A very interesting read... I liked the case studies, especially where lessons are learnt. Some common sense, some new ideas depending on experience.
Great webinar with @HuntEarlyYears this evening on the revised EYFS Framework. Thank you @Kinderly for hosting. #InspiredToLearn
Helping Every Child to THRIVE in the Early Years.
How to Overcome the Effect of Disadvantage A David Fulton Book · Routledge
A practical, evidence-led guide to closing the disadvantage gap in the earliest years, written for the leaders and practitioners responsible for making change happen.
“A clear-sighted, practical guide for anyone serious about equity in early years. Maureen brings four decades of lived expertise to every page.”
Angela Bower Reviewer
“The book the sector has been waiting for. Honest, rigorous, and deeply humane: a new standard for early years leadership thinking.”
Kate Barker Reviewer
“What a lovely and very usable book!”
@HJHaygarth Reviewer
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"Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters." — Margaret Wheatley
Whether you're planning a conference, commissioning support, or weighing up a leadership challenge, I'd love to hear from you. Tell me about what you're working on, and I'll respond with ideas on how I can help — support is always tailored to your budget and circumstances, with no pressure to commit until you're ready.