🌱 The Early Years Coach – Clare Ford: Nurturing Excellence in Early Childhood Education
- Clare Ford
- Jul 20
- 3 min read
When it comes to shaping the foundations of childhood, few people bring as much experience, insight, and heart to the table as Clare Ford, the driving force behind The Early Years Coach. With over 30 years in the field—as a nursery nurse, BA in Early Years graduate, EYT, and inspector—Clare’s mission is clear: empower early years settings to deliver truly outstanding care and education and make a difference for every child (The Early Years Coach).
A Whole-Systems Approach to Excellence
Clare offers a full spectrum of flexible support designed to meet you where you are—and take you to where you want to be:
Free Online Consultation — A 30-minute video chat to explore your needs and the best way Clare’s expertise can support your team or setting.
Retainer Services — Long-term, consistent partnership where Clare helps drive key initiatives: policy drafting, project oversight, curriculum review, and more. Ideal for providers seeking ongoing strategic support.
Inspection Readiness Course — A comprehensive six‑module training, delivered online with hands-on tools, reflective tasks, and group check‑ins. Focusing on leadership, safeguarding, learning observations, and systemic evaluation, Clare equips you to shine under Ofsted scrutiny—and beyond.
Membership Packages — From monthly (£39.99) to annual (£429) plans, membership gives you on-demand assets like webinars, resource packs, expert Q&A sessions, self‑evaluation tools, and Ofsted clinic access—perfect for leaders and managers seeking continuous growth.
Why Clare Ford Makes a Difference
This isn’t about ticking boxes—it’s about transforming preschool environments so every child thrives. Here’s how Clare’s approach stands out:
Expert-Led, Evidence-Driven
Clare brings invaluable insights into inspection frameworks, problems, and best practices—to help you move beyond surface compliance into genuinely excellent provision. With up-to -the -minute knowledge in the field you can be assured that the support is credible and not last season.
Bespoke & Flexible Support
Whether you’re enjoying a one-off strategy session or entering a months-long retainer, Clare adapts seamlessly to your goals—making her support deeply tailored and impactful.
Empowering Teams & Leaders
Clare’s model emphasises capacity building. You don’t just receive templates—you become equipped to think, lead, and embed high‑quality practice independently.
Focus on Lasting Change
From training modules to reflective self-evaluation tools, every offering is engineered for sustainable improvement—months and years down the line.
Impact in Action
Clare’s mantra:
“Working with children is a calling to serve… We are entrusted to give every child the best start in life during the only childhood they will ever have.” (The Early Years Coach)
Across consultations, training sessions, and memberships, her work consistently aims to:
Raise standards in safeguarding, leadership, and curriculum delivery
Build reflective practice and critical pedagogy
Strengthen confidence—with inspection and long-term visions
Shift cultures from reactive to proactive, from compliance to excellence
Ready to Elevate Your Setting?
Take the first step:
Book a free consultation — explore objectives, pain points, and Clare’s best-fit services.
Choose the support that fits your vision—whether retainer, training, or membership.
Embed excellence for long-term impact, with Clare guiding every step of the journey.
Final Thoughts
Clare Ford is more than a coach—she’s a partner in your mission. Backed by decades of front-line experience and a heart-led commitment to children, her services don’t just support early years settings—they elevate them. If you’re driven to make a difference in children’s earliest learning journeys, Clare’s expertise and personalised mentorship is your launchpad to excellence.
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