Pamela Gordon-Smith – Founder

Pamela Gordon-Smith is a mother of three and a passionate advocate for early years education. Her journey began in 2007 after the birth of her first child, when she recognised a need for exceptional, reliable childcare for working parents.

Starting as a childminder, she went on to open her first nursery in 2009 with her husband, Max Gordon-Smith. Today, they operate multiple settings across the UK, including an exciting new Montessori nursery under renovation in Saltburn.

Pamela is AMI-trained in the Montessori method and believes in education that nurtures independence, structure, and choice. Through her experience managing nurseries, she saw the ongoing struggle to recruit qualified, passionate professionals, and founded Cambridge School of Education Global Ltd to meet that need.

“Quality childcare begins with the right people in the right place.” – Pamela Gordon-Smith

Kirsten Jarvis – Recruitment, Training and Events Co-ordinator

Kirsten Jarvis began her early years career in 2000 and has worked in a wide variety of nursery settings over two decades. A mother of three, she joined Pamela’s first nursery in 2012, later returning to help open and manage the second setting.

Her experience also includes work as a childcare assessor, supporting trainees through their early years qualifications—giving her deep insight into training and professional development.

Now, as Recruitment, Training and Events Co-ordinator, Kirsten is committed to connecting high-quality professionals with the right opportunities, while supporting nurseries in providing the best possible care.