Early Years Specialist
Meet Janet Holland – Your Early Years Business Consultant
At Practically Leading, we specialise in helping early years organisations thrive by providing expert early years consultancy tailored to your organisation’s unique needs. With Janet Holland at the helm, a consultant with over 26 years of hands-on leadership experience, we bring the expertise to help you build strong organisational foundations and achieve long-term success.
Supporting You to Build Strong Organisational Foundations
Janet’s approach is rooted in creating customised support packages for every client. By understanding your specific goals and challenges, we co-create solutions that work for you. Whether you need guidance with Ofsted readiness, leadership development, or designing a robust Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, we’re here to help your business thrive.
'The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.'
Maria Montessori
Early Years Expertise
Having led a local charity for 26 years, Janet has faced and overcome the full spectrum of challenges in the early years sector, from navigating complex policies to supporting the most disadvantaged families. Her leadership has driven meaningful change on local, regional, and national levels, inspiring teams and championing excellence across the industry.
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Key Achievements:
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Established and sustained an Early Years Academy to recruit, train, and inspire future leaders.
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Developed and delivered a leadership programme fostering confident, emotionally intelligent leaders.
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Consistently achieved 'Good' Ofsted ratings.
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Expanded into new geographical locations and diversified services within the early years sector.
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Secured over £10 million in grant funding for impactful family-focused projects.
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Successfully managed a £3 million new-build project.
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Represented and collaborated across sectors to elevate the early years voice.
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Led organisational change, including mergers, with a focus on sustainable growth.
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Created and implemented quality frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure high standards.
Qualifications and
Professional Development
Janet’s expertise is underpinned by an impressive array of qualifications:
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National Nursery Nursing Education Board (NNEB)
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Post Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies
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National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership (NPQICL)
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BA Honours in Business and Voluntary Sector Management
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Higher National Certificate in Business Management
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Language and Literacy for 2-4 Year Olds
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Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)
Services Tailored
to Your Needs
Our suite of options serves as the foundation for bespoke packages, with a focus on helping your Early Years organisation succeed:
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Leadership Coaching and Mentoring: Including a tried-and-tested leadership programme.
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Compassionate Leadership: A focused three-hour session to empower emerging leaders.
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Governance Reviews: Strengthening the leadership and oversight of your organisation.
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Workforce Development Strategy: Guidance on early years recruitment and retention, including succession planning.
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Ofsted Readiness: Expert support to prepare for inspections with confidence and achieve the best outcomes.
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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum Development: Crafting engaging, high-quality learning experiences aligned with EYFS standards.
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Additional Services:
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Bespoke training and development programs.
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Quality frameworks and evaluation strategies.
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Research and development for innovative solutions.
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Business growth and sustainability planning.
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Collaboration and relationship building within the sector.
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Why Choose Practically Leading?
When you work with Practically Leading, you’re not just buying a service – you’re investing in Janet Holland’s unparalleled experience and dedication.
Janet’s hands-on approach ensures personalised solutions designed to empower your team, enhance your services, and achieve your aspirations.