The all-in price of £745 per delegate* includes:
- Six masterclass seminars hosted by Hopscotch’s industry-leading experts
- One night’s accommodation in the 5* Rockliffe Hall Hotel with full English breakfast
- Drinks reception on the Thursday night
- Three-course gala dinner and networking evening
- Buffet lunch on both days
- Unlimited use of the luxurious spa facilities, with pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room all included
- Complimentary refreshments and snacks in between seminar sessions
- Complimentary car parking
- Free wi-fi throughout your stay
- Certificate of completion of all masterclasses
- Membership to private Facebook group for participants to continue to share best practice
*Based on two sharing a twin room – single occupancy available at extra cost
Our masterclass sessions zero in on the most impactful challenges facing managers today – and give you the knowledge and the tools to meet them head on:
Mastering Situational Leadership: Adapting to Lead in Early Years Settings
Join us for a dynamic and engaging workshop designed specifically around the needs of our Early Years Leaders, to explore the principles of Situational Leadership. Through interactive activities and recent case studies, guests will learn how to adapt their leadership styles to meet the needs of their team members, fostering a positive, productive, and responsive nursery environment. Whether you’re managing a diverse team or navigating ever-changing childcare needs, this session will equip you with the tools to lead with confidence, flexibility, and impact. Expect practical strategies, peer discussions, and actionable insights to enhance your leadership approach and create a supportive, high-performing team culture in your setting.
Leading with Accountability: Empowering Your Team to Take Ownership
This interactive session is designed to help Early Years leaders understand the balance between taking accountability and responsibility for their own leadership and decisions, while fostering a culture where team members feel empowered to take ownership of their roles and responsibilities. Through a mix of discussions, role play, and practical strategies, participants will explore how to lead with confidence, model accountability, and create an environment where their team thrives through shared responsibility. This session aims to inspire a shift toward a more collaborative, accountable, and empowered leadership approach that strengthens teams and enhances the quality of Early Years provision.
The Mindful Manager: Leading Early Years with Passion, Creativity, and Positivity
Unlock your potential with The Mindful Manager, an energising training designed for Early Years Leaders who are passionate about shaping the early years and the futures of children. Dive into the power of positive interactions, tap into your creativity, and build your own mantra to inspire your team. Filled with fun, interactive activities, this session will help you manage stress, boost your well-being, and explore how positivity and passion can elevate your leadership. Embrace a mindful approach that nurtures your team, fosters joy in your nursery, and empowers everyone to thrive!
The Power of Positivity: Cultivating Positive Interactions in Early Years Leadership
Mixing reflective discussions, group activities, and engaging debates, guests will: Explore the science of positivity; Strengthen leadership through positive role modelling; Enhance practitioner-child interactions; and cultivate a positive work environment. Leaders will leave with a toolkit of strategies and practical approaches to embed positivity within their leadership practices, empower their teams, and create environments where children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. This collaborative and dynamic workshop is designed to explore the transformative power of positivity in creating nurturing, effective learning environments for children
Ofsted 2025: Navigating the Changes with Confidence
Whether you're an experienced leader or new to the role, this workshop will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the changes, as well as actionable insights you can apply immediately. After decoding the grading system changes (and understanding how inspectors will use this to assess your setting), exploring key updates around the new handbook (including the new criteria, expectations and new focus areas that will shape future inspections) and getting to grips with the recently designed ‘Report Cards’ (and how these will impact communication with parents); you’ll feel fully prepared to navigate the evolving landscape of Early Years inspection, ensuring your setting thrives in the new Ofsted environment.
Discovering Your 'Why': Moving Beyond the ‘What and How’ into the ‘Heart’ of Early Years Practice
In this hands-on masterclass, you will explore the power of knowing, understanding, and embedding the 'Why' behind everything your setting does. In a world full of guidelines, frameworks, and best practices, it’s easy to get caught up in the ‘what’ and ‘how’ things are done. But the true strength of any early years setting lies in ‘why’ we do what we do. This engaging session will take you on a journey of self-reflection and team collaboration to rediscover the driving force behind your setting’s mission and values. We will unpack how a clear sense of purpose – your 'Why' – can transform not just the culture of your setting but also the experiences of the children, families, and staff within it. Don’t miss this opportunity to dig deeper, refocus, and rediscover the driving force behind the incredible work you do in early years education. Let’s discover your ‘Why’ together!
We also are delighted and very fortunate to have a keynote presentation from our event sponsor, TBC - who will also be providing the fantastic drinks reception ahead of our gala dinner!
