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Early Education Compliance Auditing Software (EECAS™) & Training

Helping Early Years Excel.

Audit. Improve. Prepare with Confidence.

Expert compliance auditing software, bespoke training and specialist support to help early years providers achieve outstanding outcomes. Based in South West London, supporting providers across the UK.

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SME NewsGreater London Enterprise Awards 2026

Most Innovative Early Years Auditing Software 2026

EECAS™

Pioneered for smarter early years compliance since 2021

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EECAS™ – Early Education Compliance Auditing Software

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Pioneered for smarter early years compliance since 2021

  • EYFS-aligned self-evaluation
  • Inspection-readiness support
  • Identification of strengths and gaps
  • Real-time improvement tracking
  • Policies and procedures support
  • Ongoing expert guidance
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We Give H.O.P.E.

Helping Our Providers Excel

Through practical tools, expert guidance and personalised support, we help Early Years providers create sustainable improvements and achieve better outcomes for children.

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Expertise You Can Trust

GEM is led by Principal Consultant Marcia Tatham, whose 30 Years’ Skilled Experience in Early Years includes leadership, Ofsted inspection, training and consultancy. Marcia and the team are passionate about supporting early years providers to achieve the highest standards and make a lasting difference for the children and families they serve.

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Passionate about building a foundation for a solid future in every child.
Marcia TathamPrincipal Consultant, GEM Training & Advisory Service

What Our Clients Say

Marcia was a lovely and impactful asset to our setting, she provided us with relevant and clear advice on how we can build upon the work we we were doing. We valued her extensive knowledge of the Early Years Sector and her ability to provide us with resources. Each visit we were given constructive advice as well as praises on how we had been able to implement the suggested…

Doris Osei-BimpongAmazing Grace NurseryReview on Google

GEM’s services are excellent. From the very first contact in 2019 GEM Advisory, Marcia Tatham, has been an asset to the nursery and subsequent nurseries. Her passion for the Early Years sector and the skills of Early Years practitioners is an inspiration for the owner, management and nursery team. All training and support are relevant, and delivered in a practical way to make…

Admin FitzroviaRainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning CentresReview on Google

Guidance that helped us Grow with confidence

Working with this team has genuinely been a turning point for our nursery. The support we have received has not only helped us improve our practice but also given us a clearer vision of what high quality childcare should look like. What stands out most is how approachable and honest they are the guidance is always constructive realistic and easy to put into practice. We have…

SinemBaby Grow NurseryReview on Yell

I have had the privilege of working with Marcia from Gem’s Advisory since around 2016/2017, and throughout that time she has been delivering training for our organisation. The experience has been nothing short of exceptional. Marcia brings a level of professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care that is rare to find. Her sessions are always delivered with the highest standards,…

Souad NurTeaching Accelerated LearningReview on Google

Excellent Service. Highly Recommend .

GEM’s services are excellent. From the very first contact in 2019 GEM Advisory, Marcia Tatham, has been an asset to the nursery and subsequent nurseries. Her passion for the Early Years sector and the skills of Early Years practitioners is an inspiration for the owner, management and nursery team. As the owner, GEM’s professionalism, dedication and commitment to the nurseries…

Diana, CEO of Rainbow Angels NurseryReview on Yell

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About GEM at a glance

GEM Training & Advisory Service is an Early Years training and advisory provider based in South West London (ARC Club, 21 Trewint St, London SW18 4HA) that supports early years providers across the UK. It offers Ofsted readiness training, inspection support visits, observation of practice, bespoke staff training and the Early Education Compliance Auditing Software (EECAS), powered by GEM’s digital partners with audit checklist content provided by GEM, which helps early years providers self-assess against the EYFS statutory framework.

Founder
Marcia Tatham, Principal Consultant — over 30 years in the Early Years sector
Services
Ofsted readiness training (£575), pre-inspection support visits (from £575), bespoke training (from £575), EECAS licence (£899/year)
Who it’s for
Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVI) early years providers
Area served
Earlsfield, Tooting, Clapham, Balham, Putney, Wimbledon and nationwide
Recognition
BSI member; SME News Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026 – Most Innovative Early Years Auditing Software
Contact
020 8051 7073 · info@gemadvisoryservice.com · Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00
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