The Early Years Leadership Programme
January 2026 Cohort
Empower your early years leaders at every level
Introducing our three-tier leadership programme: for room leaders, deputies & managers
What You'll Gain
Our programme is more than training, it’s a leadership transformation.
Each tier equips participants with the tools to:
Build Confidence as a Leader
Understand your leadership style
Lead with purpose and clarity
Communicate effectively with teams and families
Strengthen Day-to-Day Practice
Embed high-quality interactions
Support team wellbeing and motivation
Navigate challenges with confidence
Develop
a Strategic Mindset
Drive continuous improvement
Monitor and evaluate practice
Lead change with intention and impact
What Makes This Programme Unique?
Unlike generic leadership training, our three-tiered approach means each level speaks directly to the responsibilities and realities of your role
Room Leaders focus on leading practice and people from within the room
Deputies develop as confident second-in-commands, ready to step up
Managers are equipped with strategic tools to drive vision, values, and culture
Our training is grounded in real-life early years experience: practical, proven strategies from sector experts who’ve been there.
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Why It’s Worth the Investment
Because better leadership = better outcomes.
For children. For teams. For your setting.
When your leaders are confident, clear, and connected — the whole nursery thrives.
This programme is not just CPD. It's capacity building for your whole team.
Ready to Raise the Bar in Your Setting?
Whether you’re a Room Leader ready to step up, a Deputy looking to grow, or a Manager wanting to lead with impact — there’s a place for you in our leadership programme.
95% of participants noted an increase in confidence of leadership abilities
The training was informative and well structured.
Paula Barbou- Hungry Caterpillars Day Nursery Northolt
The training was really useful and very interesting.
Dora Ivanicsne Petras -Hungry Caterpillar Daycare Nursery Acton Park
She is very good at leading the programme, she always has an answer for everything we spoke about. Very clear on the details she gave us and was just wonderful to speak to.
Tia Masterton -Hungry Caterpillars Day Nursery- High Wycombe
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