Sustainability in Early Years - Confident leadership for a changing landscape

Sustainability expectations within early years are increasing. Alongside growing national focus on climate responsibility and long-term resource management, leaders are expected to demonstrate strong decision-making around wellbeing, staff practice, and responsible use of resources. 

Many owners and managers are asking: 

• what is actually required within EYFS? 
• what is Ofsted really interested in? 
• how do we implement sustainable practice without unsettling staff or families? 
• how can sustainability strengthen - rather than destabilise - our setting? 

Grounded in over 15 years of lived leadership experience within a sustainability-led early years setting, this session will explore how thoughtful, well-led sustainability can: 

• improve child wellbeing and emotional regulation
• reduce low-level behaviour challenges 
• strengthen staff confidence and retention 
• reduce unnecessary waste and costs 
• align clearly with EYFS and Ofsted Leadership & Management expectations 

The workshop will clarify what is statutory, what is good practice, and how leaders can introduce change in ways that are calm, realistic and inspection-safe. 

Participants will leave with a clear understanding of the Young Friends Sustainable Framework - a structured, practice-led approach designed to support long-term implementation without overwhelm. 

Payments

You will receive an email with instructions to complete your payment which will be made directly to the training provider, Young Friends Kindergarten.  

Payment must be made within 5 days of your booking and no later than Friday 30 October 2026. Your place will be confirmed once the payment has been received. 

Charges apply to all Early Years providers and schools, this course is not part of the schools ‘buy back’ scheme. 

Cancellations must be made no later than Friday 30 October 2026. Any cancellations after that day are non-refundable.