We're so glad to have Chloe leading Time to Talk Together. Her full introduction is coming soon — in the meantime, know that she brings the same attachment-informed, relationship-focused approach to her one-to-one sessions that you'll find across all of our work at Good Enough Start.

As one of four girls I was born and raised in Millom. After leaving school I studied at Workington college for my diploma in nursery nursing (NNEB). My career in childcare began over 30 years ago working locally as a nanny for a family with five children and I continued in a similar role abroad working as an au pair living with a family in America.

I spent some years during this time as a single parent and moved to Haverigg where I currently live with my husband and mischievous beagle 'Monty'. I have just joined the wonderful GES team and am excited to be involved in supporting local families during the important period from pregnancy and during the first 2 years of life.

My favourite quote/fact ;
'The world in which a young child grows up shapes the way their brain develops and the person they become. The key to a healthy future is a healthy start'

Becoming a parent myself changed everything. Once my daughters were born, long hours at work were no longer viable—I wanted to be present with my children and savour those early years. During this time, I experienced postnatal depression, which opened my eyes to the critical importance of parent-infant relationships. That personal experience shaped my career direction, It also inspired me to join Good Enough Start.

I’m deeply grateful to work for a service dedicated to supporting families. I get to play a part in ensuring that families feel heard, supported, and empowered to give their babies the best future imaginable—and that feels like the most rewarding work in the world.

My favourite PIR Fact: By the time you are 24 weeks pregnant your baby knows your voice and will prefer it to others when they are born. Parent-infant relationships aren’t just about those first cuddles after birth—they’re about creating a safe, loving environment from the very start. Supporting parents during pregnancy is just as vital as after the baby is born, and it’s why services like Good Enough Start exist: to help every parent feel empowered to give their baby the best possible start, right from day one!

After finishing secondary school, I knew I wanted to work with children and that I was passionate about supporting families. I went on to study ‘Children’s care, learning and development’ at Lancaster college gaining a level 3 diploma.

Once my little boy arrived, I knew I wanted to stay working with children, that passion hadn’t changed but I was ready for a different role, that’s when I found Good Enough Start and I’m beyond grateful I did! I am so glad I get to work for GES, a charity that’s heart is in supporting every single baby to get the best possible start in life, in the aim to give them the best future imaginable.

When I was fortunate enough to have my child, there was so much that came with it, having someone there to; lean on, be heard by and to support me in making sure I was giving my baby all that I could, would of been a huge and worthwhile blessing.

My favourite PIR fact/quote;

‘Serve and return interactions teach children that their actions have an impact on their environment. This process also helps build essential neural connections in the developing brain. In cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children, parent-child interactions can play a significant role in promoting both emotional and cognitive recovery.