Stepping Stones Leadership Programme
A three-month development programme for current and aspiring early years leaders, including room leaders and deputy managers.
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Who this is suitable for
- Aspiring leaders
- Room leaders
- Deputy managers
- Managers
- Team leaders
- Supervisors
- Business owners
- Staff progressing into leadership roles
About this programme
A practical, blended leadership programme combining self-paced online learning, workplace application, reflective practice, practical tools, tutor guidance and professional discussion. It is designed to build real-world leadership competence, confidence, self-awareness and operational skills rather than operate as a pass/fail qualification.
Units, modules & structure
- 1Welcome and Programme OrientationMandatory
- 2Leadership Foundations: What is Leadership?Mandatory
- 3Communication and TeamworkMandatory
- 4Productivity and OrganisationMandatory
- 5Problem-Solving and Critical ThinkingMandatory
- 6Professionalism and Reflective PracticeMandatory
- 7Early Years Leadership specialist pathwayChoose at least one · Learners must complete at least one specialist pathway; additional pathways may be completed optionally.
- 8Leadership Portfolio and Professional DiscussionMandatory
How learning is delivered
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements are specified. The programme is designed for current and aspiring leaders.
Placement requirements
Workplace implementation is a core part of the programme; learners apply activities to real leadership situations.
Support
- Tutor guidance
- Developmental feedback
- Webinars
- Professional discussion
- Practical leadership tools and downloadable resources
More details coming soon
Final details for this programme are still being confirmed and will be published here once available. Register your interest to hear as soon as we launch.
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