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Clear, uncomplicated support and advice for charity led Early Years settings.


Overcoming your
challenges together.

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Are you overwhelmed by what it takes to manage your charity early years setting?

Do you feel stuck and unsure where to get help?

You’re passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated to making a difference in your pre-school or nursery, with the intention of making a difference to children and families in your community.

 

But right now, it all feels a little overwhelming and you're finding it tough to manage everything. 

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You want clarity on your responsibilities and a better understanding of what's expected of you so you can feel more confident in your role.

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You want to find support and practical solutions to the challenges your charity faces - whether it's related to the committee, business management or staffing.

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You want your pre-school/nursery to thrive, be sustainable and to provide the best outcomes for children

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And you don’t want it to be so flipping complicated. 

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Good news. You’ve made it to the right place.

Hey! I'm Sally

First off, I want you to know that I'm your biggest champion and I will ALWAYS have your back.

 

As a former director, manager and chair person of  charity-run pre-schools I understand the challenges and complexities you're facing.

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Whether you're a manager, a committee member or a trustee being responsible for an early years setting can at times feel like a merry-go-round of staff management, sustainability issues and committee uncertainty that spins so fast you can't get off.

 

Simply put, I'm here to help you, to slow down that merry-go-round so you can step off it for a while.

 

So grab a coffee and let's work together to overcome your challenges and uncomplicate your setting!

Sally Gridley

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

We need advice and support

Okay! First step....

DON'T PANIC!

There is usually a way to resolve what may seem even the hardest of issues.

Whether you need a quick phone call or more in-depth support I can help to get you sorted.

We want to become a CIO

That's great to hear and provides a more sustainable option which protects your trustees moving forward. 

I provide a package of support to help you through the whole process of becoming a Foundation CIO.

We need training workshops

I have a range of workshops available for trustees and managers held online throughout the year.

They're all live and fully interactive to ensure you get the best out of it. 

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Nursery School
"I first met Sally when our pre-school was in crisis. She came to meet with us with a consultancy day and gave us invaluable advice and support in an incredibly difficult situation.
 
As volunteers we lacked the experience and knowledge to deal with the situation on our own and really benefited from the professionalism, advice and support Sally provided."

Charity trustee, Hampshire

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