Leadership and Management in Childcare

Are you an Early Years Area Manager, Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Team Leader, Nursery Room Leader and have you been trained or completed a qualification?

Learn the theory and skills of becoming an effective leader and demonstrate your commitment to your role by gaining a recognised qualification. Effective leadership in early years consists of knowledge, skills, commitment, creativity, support and empathy to shape teaching and learning.

Do you know what Ofsted look for?

‘Outstanding Leadership and management’ Leadership and management in this provision is exceptional when leaders:
  • ensure that they and practitioners receive focused and highly effective professional development.
  • are highly effective and meaningful engagement takes place with staff at all levels and that any issues are identified.
  • ensure that staff consistently report high levels of support for well-being issues.

                              You will have 2 options to select from the below, based on your job role, duties and responsibilities. 

Level 5 Operations Manager

This level 5 apprenticeship training programme develops the leadership and management skills which improve childcare setting productivity. You will learn a range of performance management techniques, how to manage change, strategic management and more.

You will master methods to improve performance that are considered essential aspects of leadership in an early years setting by Ofsted.

Level 3 Team Leader

This apprenticeship is suitable for those taking their first step into management and leadership such as a team leader, deputy manager or room leader.

You will learn valuable approaches to improve performance and will undertake training to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in essential aspects of leadership, such as managing people, developing relationships, delivering results and managing yourself.

Why Pier Training?

  • 66% Apprentices have completed their Apprenticeship with Distinction, 25% have achieved a Merit. 
  • Flexible learner induction available with no specific start dates.
  • Where required, Pier Training through its network of Levy paying employers will assist you with transfer of Levy funds to your organisation which will help you to cover 95% funding costs.
  • 71.3% overall success rate ref: Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will the apprenticeship cost the learner?

It costs you nothing, just commitment, time and dedication.

How much will it cost the employer?

Your employer must make a 5% contribution and the remainder is paid by the Government. For example, Apprenticeship value is £4000 the employer only pays £200.

Fill in the form and a Pier Training representative will contact you to discuss the next steps of your enrolment. 


We at Pier Training would be very happy to discuss any aspect of this training course you may be interested in.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you.