Clarity, confidence, and purpose in Early Years

Welcome to The Early Years Collective, where I support practitioners and leaders to build calm, connected, people‑centred environments. My aim is to help children and adults thrive, fostering a foundation for a love of lifelong learning and well-being.

My bespoke services

At The Early Years Collective, I offer a tailored suite of consulting services designed to meet the unique needs of your early years setting. My approach is collaborative, practical, and deeply rooted in best practices to ensure meaningful and lasting impact.

I’ve spent more than ten years leading Early Years teams, supporting practitioners, and creating environments where children and adults can thrive. My work blends clarity, warmth, and purpose — helping teams rediscover their confidence, passion and reconnect with why they do this work.

The Early Years Collective is a space for practitioners who want to grow, reflect, and lead with intention.

The Transformation

Early Years practice feels different when the adults feel supported.

  • Overwhelm becomes clarity

  • Mixed messages become consistency

  • Firefighting becomes flow

  • Low morale becomes purpose

  • Uncertainty becomes confident leadership

This is the shift The Early Years Collective creates.

The Early Years Clarity Reset

A focused, high‑impact support package for teams who want to strengthen practice, communication, and culture.

You receive:

  • A people‑centred systems audit

  • Behaviour‑informed guidance for calm, consistent practice

  • Communication templates for staff and parents

  • A simple weekly rhythm that reduces overwhelm

  • A tailored action plan for your team

Designed for nurseries, preschools, childminders, and Early Years leaders who want more than compliance — they want alignment, confidence, and calm.

Before and After

Before: Overwhelm, mixed messages, reactive days, low morale, constant firefighting.

After: Calm routines, confident staff, aligned practice, clear communication, purposeful leadership.

Call to Action!

If your team is ready for clarity, confidence, and calm, I’d love to support you.

“The work you do with children is the most important work there is.” — Jean Piaget 

Get in touch

The Early Years Collective

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm

Contact

07805339771

ballantinekathy@gmail.com

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