Meet Our Associate Experts
Meet Our Associate Experts
Meet Jeni...
Jeni is the co founder and lead of the Early Years Chatter Community
With over 25 years in Early Years education, I am NNEB qualified and passionate about inspiring and training others in this vital field. My diverse experience, now as Head of Early Years, has deepened my commitment to providing the best start for children. Specializing in baby development, I create nurturing environments and train practitioners to support our youngest learners. I advocate for learning through nature and “loose parts,” fostering curiosity and creativity in children. I also mentor Early Years professionals, offering tailored training packages, audits, and pre-inspection support to meet your setting’s needs and budget.
Meet Ollie...
Ollie is the co founder and lead of the HQ Early Years Wellbeing Hub
I started my journey in early years as a practitioner after getting my degree in Psychology and my master's degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. I then trained as a Mental Health First Aider in my setting and I just loved being that 'go to' person for any of my colleagues who needed extra support. I have supported organisations in creating a wellbeing strategy for their own team members. My combined passions for helping others with their mental health and supporting development in early years education continued to grow from there. I follow an approach that places the person at the centre which encourages autonomy and belief in your own abilities.