Focused EYFS advice when you need a professional sounding board
EYFS Surgery with Serena offers focused online EYFS advice for early years leaders, nursery managers, reception teachers and childcare settings who need a professional sounding board. Arrange a 30 or 60 minute session with Serena Caine to talk through curriculum, provision, Ofsted preparation, assessment, routines or current concerns in your setting.
Email Serena to arrange a suitable time for a 30 or 60 minute EYFS Surgery session.
Not sure which session is right?
If you are unsure whether a 30 or 60 minute EYFS Surgery session is the right fit, send Serena a brief outline of what you would like to talk through.
Is EYFS Surgery right for you?
EYFS Surgery is designed for those moments when you do not need a full consultancy visit, but would value experienced, practical advice from someone who understands early years practice, leadership and provision.
A 30-minute session may suit you if…
- You have one focused EYFS question
- You want to sense-check an idea
- You need reassurance before making a decision
- You want practical advice without arranging a full visit
A 60-minute session may suit you if…
- You have several questions to talk through
- You want to explore an issue in more depth
- You are preparing for inspection or a key conversation
- You would like clearer next steps for your setting
What we can discuss
EYFS Surgery sessions can be used to talk through a specific question, concern or decision. Serena can help you think clearly about what is happening in your setting and what your next steps could be.
Curriculum and pedagogy
Support with planning, refining or sense-checking your EYFS curriculum, teaching approach or learning priorities.
Provision, routines and environment
Talk through learning environments, daily routines, adult interaction, independence, inclusion or the quality of children’s experiences.
Ofsted preparation
Calm, practical support if you are preparing for inspection, reviewing evidence or thinking through likely discussion points.
Assessment and EYFSP
Advice on proportionate assessment, professional judgement, moderation, transitions or EYFS Profile questions.
Leadership questions
A space to think through leadership decisions, staff confidence, communication, priorities or next steps for improvement.
Confidence, concerns and next steps
Use a session to talk through a worry, sense-check your thinking, or leave with a clearer and more practical way forward.
How EYFS Surgery works
EYFS Surgery sessions are arranged by email. Once Serena understands what you would like to talk through, she can help agree whether a 30 or 60 minute session is the most suitable option.
1. Email Serena
Send a brief outline of the question, concern or decision you would like to talk through.
2. Agree the session length
Serena can help decide whether a 30 or 60 minute EYFS Surgery session is the best fit.
3. Meet online or by phone
Your session gives you focused time to talk things through with an experienced EYFS professional.
4. Leave with practical next steps
You will come away with clearer thinking, reassurance and practical next steps for your setting.
About Serena Caine
Serena Caine is an experienced EYFS consultant and trainer with over 30 years’ experience in nursery and primary education, including leadership, teaching, consultancy, moderation, training and school improvement.
Her work is practical, professional and rooted in the realities of early years practice. Serena supports schools, nurseries, childminders and early years leaders with clear guidance, supportive challenge and realistic next steps.
EYFS Surgery sessions are designed for those moments when you need a focused conversation rather than a full consultancy visit. You can talk through a specific question, concern or decision and leave with greater clarity and confidence.
Frequently asked questions
These questions may help you decide whether an EYFS Surgery session is the right next step. If you are unsure, you can email Serena with a brief outline of what you would like to talk through.
Ready to talk through your EYFS question?
Email Serena with a brief outline of what you would like to discuss, and she can help agree whether a 30 or 60 minute EYFS Surgery session is the right next step.