Meet The Team
Led by Experience, Fuelled by Passion
At Atelier Consultancy, our strength lies in our team of early years experts and professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in early years education.
A Team of Experts, A Network of Support
Clare is supported by an exceptional team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise, enthusiasm, and a shared commitment to making a difference. When you work with us, you are not just hiring a consultant; you are gaining a critical friend, a coach, and a mentor who will walk alongside you every step of the way.
Atelier’s People
Management
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Founder & Lead Consultant
Clare brings over 25 years of experience in the early years sector to her role as Founder and Lead Consultant at Atelier Consultancy. Her career spans work across local authority services, training and development, higher and further education, and leading nationally recognised early years provision. As the visionary behind Atelier Nursery – two consistently Ofsted Outstanding settings – Clare has a deep understanding of what it takes to build exceptional environments for children, families, and educators.
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Strategic Advisor
With a background in economics and finance, and a successful career as Managing Director in a large company, Simon brings a wealth of strategic and operational expertise to the Atelier Consultancy team. His experience spans business growth, leadership, and systems development
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Consultant & Lead Trainer
Beth’s brings deep knowledge, hands-on experience, and a genuine commitment to nurturing learning communities where both children and adults can thrive.
As a trainer and consultant, Beth is known for her warm, motivating presence and her ability to inspire educators and leaders at every stage of their journey.
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Consultant & Trainer
Lucy is the critical friend every setting wishes they had – warm, wise, and always ready to challenge and cheer you on in equal measure. Her passion for early years shines through in everything she does, making her an invaluable member of the Atelier Consultancy team.
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Quality Practice Lead Trainer
Lauren uses research and internationally renowned best practice to inform and develop provision and practice in the UK. Alongside the senior team at Atelier, she aims to weave the principles of both the Reggio Emilia and Froebelian approach into everyday practice, providing educators with a rich knowledge of theory that can be transferred to practice.
Admin
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Administrator
With a natural talent for organisation and a calm, can-do attitude, Julianne supports the team behind the scenes so we can focus on delivering our best work. Whether she’s juggling diaries, coordinating events, or gently keeping us all in line, she does it with humour, and an unfailing commitment to getting things done.
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Finance Manager
Steve leads on all things finance at Atelier Consultancy, bringing a practical, solutions-focused approach to budgeting, funding, and account management. Down-to-earth, approachable, and always ready with a spreadsheet, Steve plays a vital role at the consultancy.
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Operations & Digital Support
George is the behind-the-scenes powerhouse at Atelier Consultancy, offering vital support across every aspect of our work. From managing day-to-day admin and finance tasks to bringing clarity (and a creative spark!) to our social media, reels, and digital content, George is our go-to person for keeping everything running smoothly.
Contact Us
If you’d like to speak to us about any of our consultancy services please get in touch. We will get back to you as soon as we can.