Early Years | Leaders & Managers

The One-to-One Support Training Pack helps Leaders deliver meaningful, reflective and purposeful one-to-ones that support staff development, confidence, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Built around the Marathon Method, it promotes steady, sustained professional growth through regular reflection, clear actions and ongoing review — recognising that effective development is a journey rather than a quick fix. The approach encourages staff to take ownership of their development while giving Leaders a consistent structure for supportive, solution-focused conversations.

The updated pack brings together practical planning templates, structured meeting forms, feedback tools and a detailed support guide, helping Leaders prepare effectively, capture key discussions, agree meaningful actions and revisit progress throughout the year.

This resource helps you:

• Prepare focused and purposeful one-to-ones
• Encourage meaningful reflection and professional ownership
• Recognise strengths and identify areas for development
• Build staff confidence, motivation and wellbeing
• Agree, record and review clear actions and next steps
• Support consistent professional development throughout the year
• Strengthen accountability and leadership oversight
• Link professional development to practice and outcomes for children

Updated and fully editable, this pack provides Leaders with a practical, consistent approach to making
every one-to-one count