Meet our team

Founder | Director

I’m Kawal Kaur, an early years education leader with over 20 years of experience in shaping high-quality learning environments. My journey began with the birth of my son—a moment that sparked a lifelong passion for giving every child the best start in life. In 2012, I founded Expanding Horizons Consultancy with a clear mission: to empower educators and transform practice so children can truly thrive.

Today, I’m building a supportive, nurturing learning community where professionals grow together and inspire excellence. Alongside leading consultancy work, I’ve served as a lecturer and trainer for schools and universities, and conducted extensive research in early years neuroscience—adapting my curriculum to align with how young brains learn best. As neuroscience reminds us, “Early experiences shape the architecture of the developing brain,” and this principle drives everything I do. Whether helping nurseries achieve the best outcomes or designing programmes that boost confidence and creativity, my focus remains the same: creating safe, inclusive, and inspiring spaces for every child.

Quality Assurer

I am Yasmin, quality assurer of Expanding Horizons Training Academy, a hub for professional learning for the early year's workforce. I have 20+ years professional experience working with children and staff in early years settings, providing consultancy services, teaching, and developing early years programmes at university and college level. 

As an Author, Teacher, Lecturer and Consultant in the field of Early Years, I am driven by a belief in empowering early years educators to enrich childhoods and nurture the whole child. My recent professional roles in the health sector enable me to support families in the community to promote children’s development, health, and wellbeing. My areas of interest include: Neuroscience & brain development; Language & communication development;
Emotional literacy & self-regulation;
Yoga & mindfulness in early years 

Associate

I am  an experienced educator and leader with over 20 years in the field of Early Years education, higher education lecturing, and professional mentoring. I am currently managing an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ early year setting and lecturing on the Foundation Degree programmes in partnership with Kingston University. With a strong background in curriculum development, leadership, and academic coaching, I am  passionate about empowering practitioners through inclusive, reflective, and research-informed teaching. I bring a wealth of knowledge, warmth, and insight in my role as a tutor and mentor, supporting learners to thrive and lead with confidence in their own practice.

Associate

My name is Marion. I have over 30 years experience working in a variety of settings teaching Early Years students aged from 14 years upwards. I have been a programme manager for Health and Social Care and childcare courses as well as an Internal Moderator, Internal Verifier, assessor and in recent years, as a consultant for an outstanding early years course. 

I specialise in working with students from a variety of backgrounds. I have an awareness of mental health issues as well as students with particular difficulties such as dyslexia, autism or other needs. I am passionate about each individual being able to access the knowledge and skills required to fulfill their potential to work in early years education.