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Our Top 100 Children’s Activity Provider Judges
Saturday 10th of May 2025, Birmingham
Bradley Flavien – Activity Benefits
With over 13 years experience in working with children, Bradley has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share in developing high quality childcare provisions.
Bradley started his career as a nursery nurse in a school before progressing to working in the PVI (private, voluntary and independent) sector and then climbing into senior management roles. In this time, Bradley has also worked with children in the USA and Australia.
Bradley really enjoys being a part of organisations which positively shape the future for childcare practices and equally loves spending time with children or training staff.
Outside of work Bradey enjoys travelling, being in nature and listening to music.
“I am thrilled to be an activity expert judge for the 2025 Club Hub Top 100 awards. I am extremely passionate about developing environments which promote fun and learning for children, so I thoroughly look forward to reading and hearing about all of the amazing work that is happening up and down the country!”
Nicole Bateman – Inclusivity
Nicole is The Friendly SEND Advisor, a passionate advocate, best-selling author, and expert in sensory processing and neurodiversity. Through her consultancy, she supports children’s activity providers and educators in creating inclusive, sensory-friendly environments, ensuring all children can thrive.
With over a decade of teaching experience, Nicole shifted to full-time advocacy after her autistic son was diagnosed with epilepsy. Her personal journey led her to develop resources to support neurodivergent children. She also hosts the Conversations with a SEND Mum podcast, offering support and insights to parents navigating special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
“As The Friendly SEND Advisor, I’m honoured to be the Inclusivity Judge for the Club Hub Top 100 Awards. It’s a privilege to celebrate the incredible work of children’s activity providers who create spaces where every child, regardless of their needs, feels welcome, valued, and included. Together, we’re shaping a more inclusive future for all so that every child can thrive”
Tamara Holland – Marketing
Tamara’s been on both sides of the children’s activities industry – as a franchisee and leading the marketing for a franchise.
Dot & Stripe is an award-winning marketing consultancy for children’s activities providers – providing franchisors, franchisees and independent businesses with the expertise, support, and accountability to nail down the best marketing strategies.
“I’m so excited to be a judge for the Top 100 Children’s Activities Providers Awards with Club Hub! Supporting and celebrating the amazing marketing of activity providers is what I love most, and I can’t wait to shine a spotlight on the businesses making a real difference for families across the UK.”
Cerys Keneally – Community
Cerys Keneally is a TEDx speaker, podcaster and author who delivers award-winning training for the children’s activity sector. Cerys is the proud creator of the CPD accredited Approaching Schools Academy, where she has supported hundreds of providers to grow profitable businesses by working with schools and nurseries.
“I’m thrilled to have been asked to be the Community Impact judge for the Top 100 Children’s Activity Providers. It’s an absolute honour to recognise the huge efforts that providers make every day to create lasting positive change in their local areas. Each nominee represents the best of what we can achieve as a sector and I’m looking forward to learning about all their inspiring community initiatives to make a real difference in children’s lives.”
James McDonald – Safeguarding
James McDonald is Morton Michel’s Business Development Manager; in his role he works closely with the Children’s Activity sector helping to deliver bespoke insurance and risk management solutions designed specifically for those who work with children. He is a regular speaker and collaborator at industry events, sharing his insight and experience to help providers navigate the process of protecting their business.
Julia Clark – Safeguarding
Julia Clark is the Operations and Membership Director at the Children’s Activities Association, where she supports the organisation and activity providers in building a community and raising standards across the UK. Previously, she worked as a Parent Support Advisor and an Education Welfare Officer, helping children access education and opportunities while supporting families.
Antonia Noble – Safeguarding
Antonia Noble co owns Safeguarding Fundamentals with Paul Stewart. She has been a barrister for over 30 years, she leads safeguarding networks and memberships for school DSLs, she has been a safeguarding subject expert for leading training providers and chairs a Multi Academy Trust.
“James, Julia & Antonia are thrilled to be joining the Club Hub judging panel for the 2025 Top 100, in support of their Creating Safer Environment initiative they will be working together to judge the Safeguarding & Compliance category”.