Leading with Confidence
Develop the confidence, leadership skills, and communication strategies needed to inspire your team and lead effectively.
Ideal for aspiring and current leaders in early years settings.
Course Details
✓ Understand the foundations of effective leadership in early years.
✓ Recognise the different leadership roles within a nursery setting.
✓ Develop professional communication and relationship-building skills.
✓ Prioritise tasks, delegate responsibilities, and support staff wellbeing.
✓ Build confidence when leading teams and managing day-to-day challenges.
✓ Work collaboratively to create a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
Module 1: Leadership Foundations and Organisational Structure
- What leadership means
- Leadership styles
- Organisational structure
- Understanding responsibilities
- Creating a positive culture
Module 2: The Role of the Room Leader
- Leading a room effectively
- Supporting practitioners
- Maintaining quality
- Daily leadership responsibilities
Module 3: The Role of the Deputy Manager
- Supporting the manager
- Leading operational practice
- Coaching colleagues
- Maintaining standards
Module 4: The Role of the Manager
- Strategic leadership
- Decision-making
- Quality improvement
- Supporting the wider team
Module 5: Professionalism and Communication
- Professional conduct
- Effective communication
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Building positive relationships
- Managing difficult conversations
Module 6: Prioritisation, Delegation and Wellbeing
- Managing workload
- Delegating effectively
- Time management
- Supporting staff wellbeing
- Building resilience
Module 7: Working Together and Case Studies
- Collaborative leadership
- Solving workplace challenges
- Reflecting on leadership decisions
- Applying learning through practical scenarios
⭐ Aspiring Leaders
👩🏫 Room Leaders
👩💼 Deputy Managers
🏫 Nursery Managers
🎓 Senior Early Years Practitioners
🤝 Anyone preparing to move into a leadership role
No previous leadership qualification is required.