Leading an Early Years Team: What They Don't Teach You
Early Years Leadership

Leading an Early Years Team: What They Don't Teach You

Practical leadership lessons for early years coordinators and centre directors.

Polpetto Team·Curriculum Specialist·2026-01-03·9 min read

Leadership in Early Years

Leading an early years team is uniquely challenging. Here's what experience teaches you that textbooks don't.

Create a Culture of Reflection

The best teams reflect together. Build regular opportunities for collaborative reflection on practice.

Trust Your Educators

Micromanagement kills creativity. Give your team clear expectations, quality resources, and the freedom to make it their own.

Invest in Professional Development

Your team's growth is your programme's growth. Prioritise ongoing learning for every educator.

Polpetto Team

Curriculum Specialist

Every Polpetto article is written by our IB-certified curriculum specialist, drawing on years of hands-on classroom experience and deep pedagogical expertise. We share practical insights to support educators, schools, and families in creating meaningful learning experiences for young children.