MEET THE TEAM

As Director and Lead Consultant, Melanie brings a wealth of expertise and hands-on experience to early years settings. Having led a setting to achieve Ofsted Outstanding, she understands what excellence looks like and how to make it happen. She specialises in curriculum development, leadership mentoring, and quality improvement, helping teams build confidence and create lasting impact. With a supportive and down-to-earth approach, Melanie works alongside leaders to find practical solutions that truly make a difference.

Philippa leads business operations whilst providing expert consultancy support to early years settings. With 18 years of experience progressing from Childminder through to management roles in nurseries, schools, and Sure Start centres, she knows the sector inside out. Her First Class BA in Education, combined with extensive experience working with families in challenging circumstances, gives her genuine insight into the pressures settings face.

Sami brings transformational support in SEND, self-regulation, and communication. As a SEND Specialist, she helps create inclusive environments and guides on Individual Plans and EHCP applications. She also supports emotional development and fosters language-rich spaces using sign language and visual supports. Sami’s holistic approach helps settings support every child’s growth.

Dionne brings a wealth of expertise, focusing on parent partnerships, baby room practice, and early years funding. As a Parent Partnership Champion, she helps settings build strong relationships with families to support children’s development. Her 'Preparing You for 0-2' programme empowers baby room teams to care for infants confidently. With deep knowledge of early years funding, Dionne simplifies processes, ensuring settings maximise their entitlements. Her hands-on approach helps create high-quality, family-centered environments,

Samantha brings extensive Montessori expertise, a passion for inclusive environments & SEND support, and hands-on experience managing large early years settings in Dubai. With a strong focus on quality teaching and interactions, she is dedicated to helping practitioners create engaging, high-quality learning experiences.