Jane Morgan
Kenley,Surrey
Summary
Highly experienced safeguarding, inspection, and early years education professional with over 25 years’ experience.
I am extremely organised, reliable and detail focused, with a proven ability to manage complex workloads, prioritise effectively and meet strict deadlines. Confident working independently as well as within multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, regulated environments.
Experienced in training delivery, professional advisory work, inspections, and safeguarding, including safer recruitment and DBS processes. I am committed to high standards of practice, compliance, and continuous professional development.
I am a friendly, enthusiastic and dependable professional with a strong work ethic and an excellent attendance record. I hold a full UK driving licence and have access to my own vehicle, enabling flexible and reliable travel as required.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Safeguarding and DBS Manager
Westminster Diocese
London
2025.02 - 2026.05
- Provide expert safeguarding support to safeguarding representatives, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
- Lead, manage, and motivate a small safeguarding administration team, offering guidance and oversight to maintain high standards.
- Design and deliver regular in person safeguarding training sessions.
- Conduct regular assessments for prospective and current safeguarding representatives.
- Manage Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) processes in line with current legislation for individuals working with children and vulnerable adults.
- Implement safer recruitment practices to ensure suitability of individuals working with vulnerable groups.
- Complete and evaluate risk assessments in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, assessing potential risks to vulnerable individuals.
Early Years Ofsted Inspector
Ofsted
London Region
2024.01 - 2025.02
- Conducting inspections across a wide range of early years settings, with a strong focus on children’s safety, welfare, and development.
- Evaluated the quality of teaching and learning against national standards, contributing to consistent and evidence based inspection outcomes.
- Assessed safeguarding and welfare practices, identifying key risks and ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
- Collected and analysed comprehensive evidence within tight timeframes to support accurate and defensible judgements.
- Produced high quality inspection reports to strict deadlines, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to Ofsted frameworks.
- Delivered clear, constructive feedback to a wide range of professionals, including senior leaders, influencing practice improvement.
- Carried out registration visits for new provisions, supporting the approval of day nurseries, childminders, and out-of-school settings.
- Managed a high-volume of inspections independently, consistently meeting performance targets with minimal supervision.
- Collaborated closely with other inspectors, ensuring consistency in evaluation methods.
- Adhered strictly to the code of conduct set out by Ofsted at all times during inspections.
- Navigated challenging situations tactfully to maintain productive relationships with providers.
Early Years Regulatory Inspector
Ofsted
London Region
2022.01 - 2023.12
- Led inspections of early years settings in response to safeguarding concerns raised to Ofsted.
- Plan robust lines of enquiries prior to inspection, monitoring visits and registrations.
- Worked in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children and ensure appropriate outcomes.
- Upheld and promoted high standards of professionalism, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
- Undertook registration where concerns existed regarding suitability, safeguarding, and welfare.
- Produced detailed reports of findings, including actions and recommendations for improvement.
- Monitored compliance with legislation, including suspending and lifting suspensions of early years settings.
- Managed a high-demand caseload, assessing risk and evaluating impact on children’s safety and learning.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Advisor
Surrey County Council
Hybrid
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Provide SEND support and specialist advice to early years professionals.
- Deliver training to a wide range of early years providers across Surrey County Council, supporting best practice in SEND provision.
- Ensure early years settings are meeting their statutory duties under relevant legislation and safeguarding requirements.
- Advise, support, and signpost providers to external agencies and professionals to support children with SEND effectively.
- Promote the safety, welfare, and inclusion of children with SEND across early years settings.
- Work collaboratively with providers to improve outcomes for children through early identification and targeted support.
- Support compliance with statutory frameworks and promote inclusive practice across all early years provision.
Early Years Ofsted Inspector
Ofsted
London Region
2016.03 - 2022.01
- Conducting inspections across a wide range of early years settings, with a strong focus on children’s safety, welfare, and development.
- Evaluated the quality of teaching and learning against national standards, contributing to consistent and evidence based inspection outcomes.
- Assessed safeguarding and welfare practices, identifying key risks and ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
- Collected and analysed comprehensive evidence within tight timeframes to support accurate and defensible judgements.
- Produced high quality inspection reports to strict deadlines, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to Ofsted frameworks.
- Delivered clear, constructive feedback to a wide range of professionals, including senior leaders, influencing practice improvement.
- Carried out registration visits for new provisions, supporting the approval of day nurseries, childminders, and out-of-school settings.
- Managed a high-volume of inspections independently, consistently meeting performance targets with minimal supervision.
- Collaborated closely with other inspectors, ensuring consistency in evaluation methods.
- Adhered strictly to the code of conduct set out by Ofsted at all times during inspections.
- Navigated challenging situations tactfully to maintain productive relationships with providers.
Tutor Ad-Hoc
Bromley Adult Learning
Bromley
2017.09 - 2018.09
- Design and deliver the CACHE Level 3 Award in Home-based Childcare, ensuring content is aligned with awarding body standards.
- Deliver training in safeguarding and welfare requirements, promoting safe and compliant childcare practice.
- Plan and facilitate engaging learning sessions tailored to adult learners in the early years sector.
- Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support successful course completion.
- Ensure all delivery meets current early years legislation, safeguarding requirements, and qualification frameworks.
Early Years Advisor
Croydon Council
Croydon
2014.04 - 2017.03
- Provided early years education, safeguarding support, and professional advice to a range of providers across the borough.
- Ensured early years settings meet statutory requirements and maintain compliance with relevant legislation.
- Designed and delivered training programmes for early years practitioners and childminders.
- Offered SEND advice and support to early years professionals, including signposting to appropriate services.
- Worked collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to promote children’s education, safety, and wellbeing.
- Organised and lead childminding support networks across the borough.
- Delivered targeted training and support to childminders to improve practice and outcomes.
- Promoted high standards of safeguarding and welfare across all settings.
- Provided termly supervision and support to the childminding support team.
Outreach Worker
The Red Oak Children Centre
Merstham, Surrey
2013.01 - 2014.04
- Provided targeted outreach family support to children and families requiring early help, safeguarding intervention, and additional support.
- Delivered parenting programmes and group-based interventions to support positive parenting strategies and improve family outcomes.
- Undertook assessments and ongoing evaluation of children’s development, wellbeing, and progress, ensuring timely identification of additional needs.
- Supported safeguarding and child protection processes, ensuring concerns were escalated and managed in line with policy and procedures.
- Worked in partnership with families to improve outcomes in health, development, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
- Signposted and referred families to appropriate external agencies and professionals to ensure coordinated multi-agency support.
- Promoted the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children through early intervention and preventative support.
- Maintained accurate case notes, observations, and records in line with organisational requirements.
- Built trusting relationships with families to engage them in support services and encourage sustained positive change.
Early Years and Inclusion Consultant
Pre-school Learning Alliance
Croydon
2005.01 - 2013.01
- Provided specialist advice and guidance to a range of early years professionals to support inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children.
- Delivered training sessions and workshops on early years development, inclusion, and best practice.
- Supported the planning and organisation of conferences and professional development events.
- Promoted inclusive education by advising settings on strategies to support children with SEND.
- Worked collaboratively with early years providers to improve quality of provision and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Contributed to the development of resources, guidance materials, and training content to support sector improvement.
- Promoted safeguarding, welfare, and best practice across early years settings.
- Built positive relationships with parents and carers to support engagement and continuity of care.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe, stimulating, and well-organised learning environment.
- Worked collaboratively as part of a team to ensure consistent high-quality early years practice.
Early Years Assessor Ad-Hoc
Croydon College
Croydon
2004.01 - 2007.01
- Assessed candidates working towards NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Childcare and Education using a range of assessment methods, including observation, professional discussion, and portfolio evidence.
- Planned and carried out workplace assessments in line with awarding body standards and requirements.
- Supported learners to develop their knowledge, skills, and competence within early years settings.
- Provided clear, constructive feedback to learners to support progression and achievement.
- Maintained accurate assessment records and documentation in accordance with internal and external quality assurance requirements.
- Ensured assessments met awarding organisation criteria and complied with regulatory standards.
- Monitored learner progress and provided guidance to support timely completion of qualifications.
Pre-school Manager
Play Plus Ltd
South Croydon
2001.01 - 2005.01
- Managed a team of 5 staff to deliver high quality early years childcare and education.
- Ensured delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework across all aspects of practice.
- Led on safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of all children.
- Supervised, supported, and appraised staff to maintain high standards of practice and continuous professional development.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the pre-school, including staffing, planning, and compliance requirements.
- Built strong relationships with parents and carers to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
- Monitored children’s progress through observation, assessment, and tracking systems, ensuring appropriate interventions where needed.
- Ensured compliance with Ofsted requirements, policies, and statutory early years regulations.
Development Worker
Croydon Churches Housing Association
Croydon
1995.01 - 2000.01
- Provided practical and emotional support to young teenage mothers, including those who were pregnant or parenting within a supported hostel environment.
- Supported residents in developing parenting skills, confidence, and positive attachment with their children.
- Delivered tailored life skills support to promote independence.
- Contributed to team meetings, provided insightful feedback on ongoing projects.
Nursing Assistant
Hayes Gove Priory Psychiatric Hospital
Bromley
1993.01 - 1995.01
- Supported qualified psychiatric nurses in the delivery of high-quality mental health care to inpatients.
- Assisted with the care, monitoring, and wellbeing of patients experiencing a range of mental health conditions.
- Observed and reported changes in patients’ behaviour, mood, and presentation to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, promoting independence, dignity, and person-centred care.
- Contributed to maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted with risk management and safeguarding procedures in line with hospital policies.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and encouragement during their treatment and recovery.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with clinical and organisational standards.
- Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
Education
BA Degree - Early Years and Youth Studies
Open University
Working Together for Children
Open University
Understanding Children and Young People
Open University
Childhood and Youth Studies
Open University
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Open University
CACHE - PTTLS
CACHE Level 4 NVQ - Children’s Care, Learning and Development
CACHE Level 4 - CMQS
CACHE A1 - Assessors Award
CACHE Level 3 Diploma - Childcare and Education
CSE - Mathematics (C), English Language & Literature (C), Science (B)
Bullers Wood School
1979.01 - 1983.01
Professional Development
- Data Handling - Ofsted (2024) | Westminster Diocese (2025)
- Safeguarding - Ofsted (2024) | Westminster Diocese (2026)
- GDPR - Ofsted (2019) | Westminster Diocese (2025)
- Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent Duty - Ofsted (2024)
- Making Children’s Learning Visible - Penn Green (2017)
- Early Years Inspector - Tribal (2016)
- Equality and Diversity - E-learning (2015)
- Advanced Behaviour - Croydon Council (2015)
- Prevent Training - Croydon Council (2015)
- Autism Training - Croydon Council (2015)
- Safeguarding Level 1 & 2 - E-Learning (2015)
- Working Together To Safeguard Children - Surrey Council (2013)
- Common Assessment Framework - E-Learning (2013)
- Working Alone Training - Surrey Council (2013)
- Paediatric First Aid - Croydon Council (2013)
- Data Protection - Croydon Council (2013)
- Deaf Awareness - Croydon Council (2013)
- Home Learning Environment - Croydon Council (2013)
- CAF - Croydon Council (2013)
- Safeguarding Levels 1, 2 and 3 - Croydon Council (2012)
- SENCO Handbook - Croydon Council (2012)
- Managing Children’s Feelings - Croydon Council (2012)
- Early Language Development - ELDP (2012)
- Effective Early Learning - Croydon Council (2008)
- Portage - Croydon Council (2007)
Timeline
Safeguarding and DBS Manager
Westminster Diocese
2025.02 - 2026.05
Early Years Ofsted Inspector
Ofsted
2024.01 - 2025.02
Early Years Regulatory Inspector
Ofsted
2022.01 - 2023.12
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Advisor
Surrey County Council
2021.01 - 2022.01
Tutor Ad-Hoc
Bromley Adult Learning
2017.09 - 2018.09
Early Years Ofsted Inspector
Ofsted
2016.03 - 2022.01
Early Years Advisor
Croydon Council
2014.04 - 2017.03
Outreach Worker
The Red Oak Children Centre
2013.01 - 2014.04
Early Years and Inclusion Consultant
Pre-school Learning Alliance
2005.01 - 2013.01
Early Years Assessor Ad-Hoc
Croydon College
2004.01 - 2007.01
Pre-school Manager
Play Plus Ltd
2001.01 - 2005.01
Development Worker
Croydon Churches Housing Association
1995.01 - 2000.01
Nursing Assistant
Hayes Gove Priory Psychiatric Hospital
1993.01 - 1995.01
CSE - Mathematics (C), English Language & Literature (C), Science (B)
Bullers Wood School
1979.01 - 1983.01
Working Together for Children
Open University
Childhood and Youth Studies
Open University
CACHE - PTTLS
CACHE Level 4 NVQ - Children’s Care, Learning and Development
CACHE Level 4 - CMQS
CACHE A1 - Assessors Award
CACHE Level 3 Diploma - Childcare and Education
BA Degree - Early Years and Youth Studies
Open University
Understanding Children and Young People
Open University
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Open University