Leadership, and management

Audience

Leaders and managers in EYFS provision.

Aims

To understand the role of coaching and mentoring in leadership across the early years. Reflect on the theory of Leadership in the early years. Consider how coaching and mentoring can support the development of teams and individuals. Explore ways to embed coaching and mentoring skills within leadership.

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Audience

Anyone with leadership responsibilities of EYFS provision, for example, managers, deputies, room leads, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), special educational needs coordinators (SENCo).

Aims

Leaders are to be empowered through the understanding of theory and how this supports the development of the leader.

• To understand the difference between leadership and management.
• To identify leadership styles and how to utilise these in pedagogy.
• To consider the role of continuing professional development.
• Introduce leadership strategies to support the development of the whole team.

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Audience

Those with supervision responsibilities in EYFS provision.

Aims

To understand the importance of supervision and how to use this to support the recruitment and retention of a quality team.

• Reflect on theory and legislation regarding supervision.
• Consider how to create a purposeful supervision process.
• Identify ways of using supervision to support the development of the whole staff team.

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