Subject-Specific Bespoke Support from our Learning Leads

Our Learning Leads deliver high-quality professional development for the early years workforce and setting-level bespoke support.

With expertise in Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED), Early Language and Early Maths, our Learning Leads work closely with local settings, providing free practical support, training and guidance tailored to your needs.

By engaging with our local Learning Leads, you can benefit from expert subject support, build knowledge and develop effective practice across your setting, and improve outcomes for your young children.

Who Can Receive Support?

Free support is available to educators and settings working with pre-reception aged children in our SPH area. Depending on capacity, we may need to prioritise those in areas of deprivation.

What Does Support Look Like?

Settings can access up to 3 days (or 6 half days) of free personalised, subject-specific support tailored to their individual priorities and challenges, in either: Maths, Language or PSED.

This may include:

An Early Years Learning Lead working alongside your team to review and understand current practice.
Coaching, modelling of effective practice, and opportunities for professional reflection.
Support to develop a bespoke action plan focused on identified priorities and improvement goals.

This collaborative approach helps create meaningful and sustainable improvements that benefit both practitioners and children.

Interested in Receiving Support?

Applications for Subject-Specific Bespoke Support open at the start of each term. Our Learning Leads will consider applications and confirm arrangements, with support delivered during the following term.

If you would like to apply for support, please complete the Expression of Interest Form below.

🔗 SPH Bespoke Support Application Form

More information about our Maths, Language and PSED Learning Leads is below.

If you would prefer bespoke support from our Stronger Practice Advisers, please read more and apply here.

Meet Our Learning Leads

Early Language

Liberty Fletcher-Gardiner

Liberty Fletcher-Gardiner is a passionate Early Years teacher and leader with 18 years’ experience across schools and nursery settings in inner-city London and Bristol, supporting children from birth to five. She specialises in early language development, phonics, oracy and EYFS improvement, using evidence-informed practice to strengthen provision, empower educators and enhance children’s learning. Currently completing an MA in Early Years at CREC, she connects research with practice to explore effective teaching and development. Liberty champions inclusive, high-quality early years education and supports practitioners to ensure every child receives the strongest possible foundation and the best possible start in life.

Anna Morgan

Anna Morgan is an Early Years Consultant with Bristol’s Early Years Quality Improvement team, bringing over 15 years’ experience supporting settings and schools across the city. She leads on Communication, Language and Literacy, promoting high-quality learning and language development through evidence-informed practice. As lead of the Bristol Early Language (BEL) Programme and a Local Specialist Leader, Anna helps practitioners embed effective approaches. She also contributes to the Early Years Book Club and collaborates with NALDIC to support multilingual learners. Passionate about collaboration, she works alongside practitioners to build on their strengths and create inclusive environments where every child can thrive.

PSED

Jenny Knight

Jenny Knight is an experienced Early Years professional with over 25 years’ experience across local authority, children’s centre, charitable and private settings. Having worked as a Baby Room Lead, Family Support Lead, Nursery Manager, Children’s Services Manager and nursery owner, she is passionate about helping children feel valued, secure and able to thrive. Jenny specialises in personal, social and emotional development, reflective practice and translating evidence into practical strategies. As PSED Learning Lead for Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub, she looks forward to supporting settings across the region, strengthening provision and improving outcomes for children and families through collaborative learning.