Clare Devlin began her career as a Foundation Stage teacher. In 1995, she became an early years adviser with the education authority and, in 2007, took on the role as Director of Programmes with Early Years – the organisation for young children. Clare has had a lead role in the development of the ‘Sure Start Developmental Programme for Two and Three Year Olds in Northern Ireland’.

In 2009, Clare became an independent trainer, consultant and mentor and has been focusing on the design and delivery of bespoke quality training programmes across the Ireland, UK, Europe and UAE. Clare works with a range of schools, organisations and early years providers delivering a wide range of programmes that draw on lessons learned from research and local and international best practice. Clare is particularly interested in the observation, documentation and assessment of children’s thinking and learning.