Consultant Clinics with Gillian Kitchen, will enable attendees at our early years network evening to get free professional advice from Gillian whom brings a wealth of experience within early years and coaching and mentoring. This is an opportunity not to be missed!!!Gillian Kitchen:I bring over 25 years experience at senior management level in the field of early years and childcare. I have worked in many local authorities, advised local authorities on the development of children’s centres and have also worked with the private and voluntary sectors. Currently working as:• early years inspector for Ofsted• tutor for NDNA• mentor for Lancaster university for leaders of children’s centres• qualified leadership coach and mentor• early year’s consultant• registered and approved Growth Coach for Growth Accelerator enabling growth orientated businesses to gain up to 50% match funding for leadership developmentSpecialities include:Preparation for your early years Ofsted inspection, including mock inspections, review of your SEF and building staff confidence to achieve the best outcome for your setting. Training and workshops for staff in safeguarding, peer observation, induction, supervision and appraisals. Coaching and mentoring for leaders developing innovation and leadership.I bring energy, passion and insight to support those I work with to assist them to gain a better understanding of themselves and their work.QualificationsMA - Leadership, ILM qualified in leadership and executive coaching and mentoring, qualified social worker and NNEB.I will be available for prescheduled 10 min slots on the evening to discuss any issues that you may have relating to your setting in the area’s identified. Alternatively why not use your session to try out speed coaching and plan some positive changes at work or at home.Contact us on 08448225727 to attend the event and to book your session with Gillian on the 17th June at the village hotel from 5.00pm