As Managing Director of Child Centric Sectors Courteney has a vast range of expertise in the childcare and education sectors. Courteney has specialised in the childcare sector since 1999, providing valuation, transactional and consultative advice to operators, banks and investors. In one capacity or another, she has been involved in every major nursery transaction since 2006.
Working with owners of single settings, regional and national groups, both domestically across the UK, and internationally also, Courteney has a unique insight into current trends across global childcare markets, including levels of market demand, supply and operational sustainability. Courteney advises on other UK based child-centric businesses including residential special educational needs schools, children’s homes, independent schools and foster care businesses. Alongside Courteney’s national role at Christie & Co, and as testament to her expertise in the nursery sector, Courteney sits on the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Board, as a Co-opted Trustee. Courteney is frequently invited to speak at International conferences and seminars.