We’re pleased to announce that Ben Wallis, Director of Bernard Gordon & Co., will be a featured guest speaker at the prestigious Nursery Management Show — taking place on Friday 28 November 2025 at Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, London.
About the event
The Nursery Management Show is the UK’s leading one-day event dedicated to leadership and management in the early years and nursery sector. With more than 2,000 senior practitioners, over 100 exhibitors and 60 expert speakers across multiple theatres, it offers an invaluable opportunity for learning, networking and exploring the future of early years business.
The agenda covers themes such as business growth, operational excellence, SEND, leadership, CPD and child development – from regulatory change and curriculum implications to estate strategy and scaling the nursery model.
Ben’s session – Entrepreneurial Growth in the Small to Mid-Market
Bernard Gordon & Co.’s very own Director and Owner, Ben Wallis, will be speaking at the 10.00–10.30 am slot in the NMT Owners’ Club Theatre under the theme “Entrepreneurial Growth in the Small to Mid-Market”. Drawing on his extensive experience in assessing, acquiring, and advising on nursery and early years properties, he will share insights into how operators can scale effectively, with the right estate strategy, regulatory compliance, and business model aligned to sector change.
How Bernard Gordon & Co supports the sector
Since its founding in 1993, Bernard Gordon & Co. has built a reputation for specialist expertise in the education, property, and nursery sector, working with operators, developers, and investors across day nurseries, schools and SEND settings, colleges, and other specialist uses. Our complete understanding of property suitability, planning, use classes (E/F1), outdoor space, drop-off access and local demand allows us to advise clients on everything from site acquisition to leasehold negotiations, planning risk mitigation and physical infrastructure for early years settings.
By bringing this practical property and business-growth lens to the early years forum, Ben’s presentation will focus on supporting sector-relevant growth plans across the nursery market.
What to expect from the session
Attendees will gain:
- A strategic roadmap for small-to-mid market nurseries: when to invest in location, when to refurbish, when to lease vs buy.
- Insight into how property constraints (use class, planning, outside space, parking) affect business models in the early years.
- Real-world examples of how property decisions impact occupancy, operational cost, compliance and ultimately profitability.
- A practical toolkit of considerations for early years operators and investors seeking to expand in a complex regulatory and market landscape.
Why visit and what to do
For nursery owners, leaders, consultants, and investors, the Nursery Management Show offers a unique opportunity to hear from thought leaders such as Ben, meet suppliers, explore estates, and connect with peers facing similar growth challenges. To get the most out of the day, plan your session schedule (Ben’s is at 10:00), allocate time to visit exhibitors and speak with property advisors, and build in networking breaks.
We are delighted to be participating in this event, and we invite you to attend Ben’s session, connect with the team, and discuss how strategic property and business planning can support your nursery’s growth ambitions.
We look forward to seeing you at Excel London on November 28th.