Aspiring Leaders in Early Years

Course Overview

Step confidently into leadership within the early years sector.

Aspiring Leaders in Early Years is an engaging, hands-on workshop designed for practitioners, room leaders, and aspiring managers who are ready to elevate their impact and inspire their teams.

Delivered by early years and management specialists, this two-day experience helps you develop the confidence, communication, and coaching skills to lead effectively in a childcare or education setting, all while staying true to your passion for quality care and learning. Whether you’re new to leadership or looking to take the next step, you’ll gain practical tools and insights you can apply straight away.

  • Location: Live, instructor-led session delivered face-to-face
  • Course duration: 2 Days (plus an optional 3rd day for accreditation)
  • Trainer: Delivered by an experienced Hawk Training leadership coach

Want formal recognition?

For those who want formal recognition, an optional third day is available to achieve the nationally recognised Level 3 Award or Certificate in First Line Management and Leadership.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Discover Your Leadership DNAUncover your unique leadership style, strengths, and values and learn how to lead with authenticity and impact.

  • Inspiring Teams that ThriveExplore how to build trust, boost morale, and turn a group of individuals into a united, high-performing team.

  • The Art of InfluenceMaster emotional intelligence and learn how to communicate with clarity, empathy, and authority, even in challenging situations.

  • Coach, Don’t CommandDevelop empowering coaching and mentoring techniques that motivate others to grow, take ownership, and succeed.

  • Leading for ResultsCreate focus and accountability through effective goal-setting, performance management, and feedback that drives real progress.

  • Vision to ActionDiscover how to link your team’s everyday actions to the bigger organisational mission, turning strategy into success.

Interested in This Course?

Alternatively, you can send us an email at enquiries@hawktraining.com
or call us on +44 (0)20 8891 0992