Hayley Able originally trained as a teacher specialising in Special Educational Needs then spent several years working with charities such as The Children's Society and Mencap supporting families and schools with children with severe learning difficulties in partnership with Suffolk County Council. This was followed by a variety of roles within 'Service Childrens Education' before moving into the Early Years and Childcare Service in Buckinghamshire, developing the Area Senco role as part of the Early Years Inclusion Team.

Hayley now leads a team of Inclusion Consultants and Co-ordinators to provide advice and support to Early Years settings on SEN and inclusion through training and visits and sits on the management group of the Buckinghamshire Community Childminding Network.