Speakers

Passionate about the value of Early Years care and education and the need for quality training for educators of the very young, Lorna Wigley has over 20 years’ experience in a variety of sector leadership roles.

Director of Quality and Training (UK and International) at employee owned Childbase Partnership, Lorna started her career in a nursery before taking on Management roles, becoming a Freelance Inspector and latterly a Local Authority advisor working closely with Early Years providers in developing strong and effective strategies to achieve best practice.

An expert in Ofsted inspection preparation, nursery safeguarding and Special Educational Needs, Lorna currently oversees the quality in 44 award-winning day nurseries at Childbase where the benchmark for safe, nurturing environments is extremely high.

She is also the author of a bespoke curriculum, a range of Childbase parent aid books and is responsible for the training and professional development for over 2,000 employees at the company which tops league tables for quality and parent satisfaction and recommendations.

Childbase Partnership is currently number 1 in the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted inspections.