Training for Early Years Excellence
Bespoke training, professional development, safeguarding, leadership, compliance and practical support for early years providers.
Training courses and support visits
Observation of Practice on Quality Teaching & Engagement – Full Day
Full-day quality observation with summary report.
£675.00Pre-Inspection Support Visit – Including written report – Full Day
Inspection support with a written report.
£875.00Bespoke Training – Half Day
Training tailored to your early years provider (up to 12 delegates).
£575.00Observation of Practice on Quality Teaching & Engagement – Half Day
Half-day quality observation with summary report.
£475.00
Training Packages
Choose from our popular packages or get in touch to create a tailored training plan for your team.
Package 1
(10% discount applied)
Ofsted readiness plus full-day pre-inspection support.
- Ofsted Readiness Training – Half Day (up to 12 delegates)
- Pre-Inspection Support Visit – Full Day, including written report
Package 2
(10% discount applied)
Training plus full- and half-day support visits.
- Ofsted Readiness Training – Half Day (up to 12 delegates)
- Pre-Inspection Support Visit – Full Day, with written report
- Pre-Inspection Support Visit – Half Day, with written report
Why Choose GEM Training?
High-quality, practical training that makes a real difference for early years providers.
Expert Trainers
Experienced early years specialists with real sector knowledge and a practical, supportive approach.
Flexible Delivery
Training on-site at your early years provider, online or at a venue to suit your team and schedule.
Practical Support
Real-world strategies, tools and resources you can use right away as an early years provider.
Inspection Readiness
Build the knowledge, confidence and evidence you need for a successful inspection.
Training FAQs
What Ofsted readiness training does GEM offer?
GEM's Ofsted Readiness Training is a half-day workshop for up to 12 delegates (£575). It gives Early Years managers, leaders and practitioners insight into changes to the Ofsted Early Years inspection process and its impact on current practice, with reference to key documentation to prepare for inspection.
What inspection support is available for early years providers?
GEM offers a full-day Pre-Inspection Support Visit including a written report (£875), which prepares leaders and practitioners for inspection in line with the Ofsted process. The report identifies strengths and recommendations that form part of a Development Action Plan (DAP). A half-day Pre-Inspection Follow-up Support Visit (£575) reviews what has been achieved against the plan.
Can training be tailored to our early years provider?
Yes. Bespoke Training is custom-built to meet the specific requirements of early years providers, available as a half day (£575) or full day (£775) for up to 12 delegates.
What is an Observation of Practice visit?
Your early years provider is observed to identify effective teaching strategies and how practitioners engage and interact with young children, supporting the Ofsted framework and the EYFS, particularly Communication and Language. It includes a summary report of strengths and recommendations: £675 for a full day or £475 for a half day.
Are there discounted training packages?
Yes, both packages have 10% off. Package 1 (£1,305, was £1,450) combines Ofsted Readiness Training with a full-day Pre-Inspection Support Visit. Package 2 (£1,822.50, was £2,025) adds a half-day Pre-Inspection Support Visit with written report.
Where is GEM based and which areas do you cover?
GEM Training & Advisory Service is based at ARC Club, 21 Trewint St, London SW18 4HA, serving Earlsfield, Tooting, Clapham, Balham, Putney, Wimbledon and early years providers nationwide across the UK.
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