A Word From The Founder
Early years education is one of the most important sectors in the world, yet for too long the people who dedicate their lives to it have been under-qualified, under-supported and undervalued. I built District One Training to change that.
Our purpose is simple: to bring quality, support and training to employers and educators, globally. We are not a volume provider or a tick-box solution. We are specialists, uniting owners, educators and career starters through exceptional training and a thriving community, so that every child benefits from practitioners who are inspired, qualified and supported at every stage of their journey.
Jenna Hamilton-Heward
Founder, District One Training
Team
The people behind District One Training, dedicated to raising the standard of Early Years and Montessori education.
Our Story
Early years education is one of the most important sectors in the world. The people who work in it shape how children think, feel and grow. And yet for too long, the professionals who dedicate their lives to it have been under-qualified, under-supported and undervalued.
District One Training was built to change that. We believe every practitioner deserves more than a course, they deserve to feel seen, guided and genuinely supported, from their very first qualification through to the career they always knew they were capable of. We believe nursery owners deserve a training partner who is as invested in their team’s growth as they are.
We are not a volume provider. We are not a tick-box solution. We are specialists, in Early Years, in Montessori, and in the kind of human-centred training that actually sticks. What makes us different is not just what we teach, it is how deeply we stay.
This is not just training. This is a professional home. Welcome to District One Training, where great practitioners are made, and never forgotten.
Our Mission
Our Values
We believe learning never stops. We are as committed to the growth of our educators as we are to the growth of the children in their care.
We hold ourselves to the highest standard in everything we do, from our training programmes to the support we provide our community.
Quality is non-negotiable. From our curriculum design to our trainers, every element of what we deliver is built to the highest standard.
Everything we do is driven by a clear and meaningful purpose, to raise the standard of early years and Montessori education.
We show up for our community at every stage of their journey, with guidance, encouragement and a network that genuinely cares.
We are stronger together. Nursery owners, educators, apprentices and trainers share knowledge and grow as one community.
We are the only Early Years training provider combining Montessori Diplomas, Early Years qualifications and CPD under one roof, with a Learning Hub that keeps practitioners supported long after they qualify.
View CoursesBuild a qualified, confident and committed team with a training partner as invested in your growth as you are.
Explore CoursesA pathway from Level 2 to leadership, and a Learning Hub that stays with you long after you qualify.
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