Leadership & Management

Strong leadership is the heartbeat of every successful Early Years setting. This course is designed for Early Year Educators within a leadership role who want to deepen their understanding of leadership, strengthen their practice, and create positive, high‑performing teams.

You’ll explore what leadership really means in the Early Years — from defining your leadership style to understanding governance, legislation and how to implement good practice with confidence. The course also covers essential organisational tools, business structure, reflective practice and effective performance management, giving you the skills to lead with clarity and purpose.

Why book this course:

Great leadership doesn’t happen by accident. It grows from knowledge, reflection and the ability to inspire others. This course will help you:

• Strengthen your leadership style so you can lead with confidence, consistency and authenticity.
• Improve team performance through reflective practice, clear expectations and supportive management strategies.
• Enhance the quality of your provision by embedding strong governance, effective systems and purposeful decision‑making.
• Boost staff wellbeing and retention by developing a positive, empowered and well‑supported team culture.
• Drive long‑term improvement across your setting with practical tools you can implement immediately.

Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or refining your existing skills, this course will elevate your practice and transform the way you lead your team — creating stronger outcomes for children, families and staff.

Next cohort dates:

• Session 1-Friday 2nd October 9:30am-12:30am
• Session 2- Friday 16th October 9:30am-1pm
• Session 3- Friday 6th November 9:30am-1pm
• Session 4- Friday 20th November 9:30am-1pm