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Shaping Futures.

A professional POWER HUB for childcare
and early years leaders. 

From educators, business owners, early years leaders, childminders, quality improvement leads to inspectors, and all leadership roles in between, The Roots of Excellence Academy is where leaders
build skills, tools, and networks that make a difference.      

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Excellence is built from the ground up - rooted in trust, compassion, and bold ideas. That’s how futures flourish.

Future-focused. Immersive by design.

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Professional development that fits your day, fuels your practice

The demands never stop, do they? Between staffing challenges, constant changes, and the pressure to deliver, meaningful development feels like a luxury you can't afford. We've built something different. Learning that respects your time constraints and delivers genuine impact through engaging, immersive learning experiences. 

Our evidence-led content comes in formats that work for you: quick wins through micro-learning, comprehensive courses you can pause and resume, and practical workshops with tools you'll implement straight away. Build connections with peers, earn recognised credentials, celebrate your progress with our reward system, and experience 

We provide learning and programmes that recognises your commitment and moves you forward. We’ve walked your path. With experience across settings, schools, inspectorates and government, we offer practical tools that helps you stay inspired, stay supported, and stay in the sector.


We’re future-focused, offering AR, VR and AI to make learning truly immersive and practical. Our simulations and immersive XR resources put professionals in real-world scenarios, developing commercial capability and deepening pedagogical practice, to learn faster, apply sooner, and deliver better outcomes. Choose from individual modules, tailored pathways or explore bespoke development through Future Roots, our expert consultancy.

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Wallet-friendly, flexible learning. Customise your own learning pathway. 

Highly Engaging Learning

Immersive, interactive, engaging activities, e-books, reflection journals, social learning, and practical tasks.

Vibrant Community

Participate in our evidence-led online communities, share thoughts, ideas, tips, resources, and increase connection.

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Awesome perks and benefits to make you shine! Earn for your effort and and engagement. 
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Learning Experiences you will fall in love with: from clinics to hire, to hubs that inspire...

Your Credentials. Your Future. Your Legacy.

Stand out by earning digital badges that showcase your skills, open new doors, and set you apart. 

Ready-Made Resources

Download toolkits, playbooks, and team-ready resources to support professional growth - no prep needed. 

Innovative Sessions for forward-thinking leaders.

Online workshops, immersive resources, and members'-sessions that include:
 recruitment clinics (get tips on CV presentation, 
     interview skills),
  innovation hub sessions (Edtech tools skills       
     development, updates on emerging trends)
 and much more. 
Real‑world pressures meet real solutions. Plus, motivation, rewards, and recognition that celebrate excellence.

Short on time?

Try this: Bite-size courses that fit in with tight schedules. 

Feeling isolated or unsupported?

Try this: Our member community groups are for you to connect, share tips, and get support.

Struggling to keep up with changes?

Try this: Read our latest magazine, blog, join an upcoming event, or access timely tools.

Thinking of leaving the ECEC sector?

Try this: Explore alternative career routes that use your skills and keep you in the field you love.

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Coming Soon - TQUK Endorsed Advanced Professional Certification in Inspection Skills and Quality Improvement 

Our flagship course, with pathways for inspectors, inspection team managers and social care inspectors and quality improvement leads, is an evidence‑informed, blended programme that builds advanced inspection practice,  and leadership expertise to elevate your professional confidence aligned with industry-leading leadership and management standards.
 
What you can expect:   

  Online, self-paced, asynchronous.   

   Online, hybrid, synchronous option available. 

   Dedicated mentor support

Modules include

   Robust evidence gathering 


   Data Triangulation and Analysis

   Judgement Formation and Reporting


   Legal and Ethical Considerations in Inspection 



Expert‑led teaching, case studies, practical assignments, and simulations created by experienced childcare and early years inspectors. Curate your own learning path by choosing modules to suit your interest, specialism and needs. 

Who is this course for?

  Current inspectors seeking to demonstrate
      competence through a recognised course, or
      move into a Team Manager role. 

  Experienced leaders looking to move into an
       inspection role, or to improve inspection
       outcomes at own setting.

  Quality improvement leads or sector advisors,
      consultants and policy leads seeking to develop
      practical knowledge of inspection skills, or to
      better support settings through inspection.

Join the waitlist and sign up below for launch dates, early-bird pricing and a full prospectus. 

Coming soon - TQUK Endorsed Little Pioneer Digital Leadership

Transform your early years setting's digital practice with the Little Pioneer Digital Leadership Framework, a pioneering blended programme that empowers leaders, practitioners and inspectors to confidently navigate technology in early childhood education. Through evidence-based strategies aligned with the UK frameworks, you'll implement meaningful digital practices that enhance children's learning experiences whilst safeguarding their wellbeing. 

This advanced professional certificate shows how to thoughtfully integrate digital tools to enrich play, learning and development for every child aged 0–5.

What you can expect:


   Online, self-paced, asynchronous.


   Online, hybrid, synchronous option available.

   Dedicated mentor support

Learn your way with short self-paced modules, clinics and on-the-job practice designed to transform theory into practice. Build a real digital leadership portfolio that fits your setting's unique needs, including plans, Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), parent engagement tools and a final showcase.


Modules include:


 Closing the Digital Skills Gap in ECEC    

 Digital Inclusion & Accessibility by Design  

 Developmentally Appropriate Digital Play (0–2)  

 Curious Explorers (3–4) & Pre‑School Innovators (4–5)   
 Leadership & Strategy: From Vision to Roadmap  

 Family & Community Tech Partnerships

Who is this course for?  

 Nursery owners/managers and leaders with
      responsibility digital leadership  


 Sector Improvement leads and advisors  

 Inspectors (with a dedicated inspector pathway)  

 Future-focused practitioners with an interest in
      technology and digital leadership 


Join the waitlist and sign up below for 
launch dates, early-bird pricing and a full prospectus





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