FAQs
Thinking about working with Read, Play, Create?
Whether you're considering consultancy, staff development or targeted intervention support, here are some answers to questions you might have.
What settings do you work with?
Read, Play, Create supports nurseries, preschools, Reception classes and primary schools.
Support ranges from EYFS purposeful provision and language development to primary English, literacy, curriculum progression and staff development.
Every setting is different, so the starting point is always understanding what you need.
What if we're not sure what support we need?
That's absolutely fine!
You might know that something needs strengthening without being completely sure why, or where to begin.
Get in touch and tell me a little about your setting, what's working well and what you're finding challenging. We can then explore the kind of support that might be most useful.
What does EYFS consultancy involve?
EYFS consultancy looks at how learning, language, provision, adult interaction and progression work together.
Support might involve reviewing continuous provision, exploring planning and curriculum priorities, observing how children use the environment or working alongside leaders to identify practical improvements.
My flagship offer, the RPC Purposeful Provision Review, provides a structured way to explore these areas.
What is the Purposeful Provision Review?
It's a practical, supportive review designed to help EYFS settings recognise what is already working well, identify areas for development and plan manageable next steps.
The review uses the six stages of the RPC Purposeful Provision Framework:
Purpose · Language · Provision · Interaction · Notice · Next
It's not an inspection or a judgement of individual practitioners. It's an opportunity to reflect on practice and decide what will make the biggest difference for your children.
How much does consultancy cost?
The RPC Purposeful Provision Review currently has two options:
Focused Purposeful Provision Review — £425
Full Purposeful Provision Review & Team Development — £725
Other consultancy, staff development and intervention services are priced according to the support required.
I'll always discuss the proposed work and provide a clear quote before a booking is confirmed.
Do we need to prepare anything before a review?
There's no need to create additional paperwork or set up special activities for my visit.
For a Purposeful Provision Review, I'll send a short pre-review questionnaire and may ask to see relevant planning, curriculum or progression documents you already use.
The aim is to understand what everyday practice looks like in your setting.
Do you offer support with primary English as well as EYFS?
Yes!
Before establishing Read, Play, Create, I spent over 13 years working in primary education, including school leadership and leading English from Nursery to Year 6.
I offer support with reading, writing, oracy, vocabulary, curriculum progression and English subject leadership.
This can include focused consultancy, practical staff development or support with a particular school improvement priority.
Can you deliver staff development or INSET?
Yes. Staff development can be delivered as a focused workshop, twilight session, INSET or bespoke team development.
Topics include purposeful provision, adult interaction, language through play, whole-class reading, modelling and scaffolding writing, and supporting lower-attaining writers.
Sessions can be standalone or linked to priorities identified during a consultancy review.
Do you provide support for children with SEND?
Yes. I offer targeted language and literacy intervention support, including individualised approaches for pupils with SEND.
Support can focus on communication, vocabulary, oral storytelling, confidence, sequencing and developing ideas before writing.
Where appropriate, interventions can link to existing pupil targets and involve working alongside school staff so useful strategies continue in the classroom.
How long do interventions last?
Intervention support can be arranged in short, targeted blocks, often around five to six weeks.
The length and format depend on the pupils' needs, the areas being developed and the school's priorities.
We can agree the focus and what progress might look like before the intervention begins.
Where are you based, and how far do you travel?
Read, Play, Create is based in the West Midlands and supports schools and early years settings across the surrounding areas.
Travel within 15 miles is included in the Purposeful Provision Review prices. Additional travel costs are discussed and quoted before booking.
If you're based further away, you're still welcome to get in touch.
Do you offer follow-up support?
Yes. Follow-up support can help schools and settings revisit their priorities, reflect on progress and decide what to focus on next.
For the Purposeful Provision Review, optional follow-up sessions are available online or on-site.
Further consultancy or team development can also be discussed where useful.
How do I book or enquire?
Simply get in touch through the website and tell me a little about your school or setting and what you're hoping to develop.
You don't need to have everything worked out before contacting me.
We can have an initial conversation, explore the options and agree what would work best for you.
I'd love to hear from you!