A fully funded webinar series to strengthen your early years setting, empower your team, and prepare for the future.
Join us for a warm, supportive series of fully funded, live webinars designed and tailored to help Early Years Providers thrive in a changing landscape. From developing confident leadership and building a resilient team to staying compliant, marketing for success, and exploring how AI can ease your workload, each session will equip you with practical tools, local insights, and expert guidance.
Delivered in partnership with trusted Greater Manchester initiatives and GM Business Growth Hub partners, these sessions are tailored to the real-world challenges and opportunities in the Early Years sector.
Each webinar will focus on key aspects of running a thriving early years business, ensuring providers remain adaptable, compliant, and competitive in today’s changing environment.
Topics include:
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The role of leadership in Early Years
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Strategic Planning: Thriving in the New Normal
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Marketing for Early Years Success: Standing Out in the New Funding Era
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The Power of Values and how to embed more deeply into your organisation’s culture
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Introduction to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
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Working Smarter with AI: Practical Ways to Utilise AI in Early Years
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Legal requirements: Compliance and best practice
Who Should Attend?
This series is ideal for nursery owners, managers, and early years professionals looking to develop stronger leadership skills, future-proof their business, stand out in a crowded market, and embrace innovation.
Explore the webinar topics below for detailed information and registration links. You are welcome to register for as many sessions as you wish.
Date & Time: 20th January | 10:00 - 11:30
This 90-minute, instructor-led session is tailored for staff and managers working in Early Years settings, including nurseries and pre-schools. The training is designed to transform your team into your strongest line of defence against cyber threats by equipping them with the practical knowledge to identify, report, and prevent malicious activity before it causes data loss or reputational harm.
This interactive virtual session includes live polls and Q&A opportunities to maximise engagement and ensure all staff queries are addressed. Attendees will also receive take-away materials and actionable steps to immediately integrate cyber-safe practices into their daily operations.
What to expect:
This session will use real-world scenarios to help attendees understand and respond to cyber threats in Early Years settings. Clear, practical guidance will be provided across the following key areas:
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Protecting Access - Learn how to safeguard sensitive child records and systems through strong password practices and the use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
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Recognising Threats - Understand the types of cyber-attacks that target educational environments, such as Phishing, Spear Phishing, and Ransomware, and explore their potential impact on daily operations.
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Digital Habits & Hygiene - Discover the importance of keeping devices, software, and applications up to date to patch vulnerabilities. Gain tips for staying secure on social media and recognising social engineering tactics aimed at staff.
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Consequences & Policy - Explore the full range of consequences of a cyberattack, including operational disruption, financial loss, and reputational damage. Discover how robust Cybersecurity policies support staff compliance and safeguarding responsibilities.
Delivered by:
Morgan Oakes, Cyber Security Consultant, North West Cyber Resilience Centre
Morgan is a Cyber Security Consultant at the North West Cyber Resilience Centre. With a first-class honours degree in cyber security and a particular interest in supply chain security, Morgan brings a fresh and insightful perspective to the field.
Alongside academic excellence, Morgan has gained valuable industry experience and now leads key activities, including security awareness training and network vulnerability assessments. His problem-solving approach has helped improve the cyber resilience of small and medium-sized businesses across the North West, reducing threats and fostering safer digital environments.
Eligibility:
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Early Years Providers ( PVI’s - Private, voluntary, and independent nurseries ) based in Greater Manchester ( Sole Traders are not eligible)
As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.
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