Module Overview

Leadership, Management, Communication and Mentoring

This module is aimed at students who wish to develop leadership and management skills appropriate for the early years sector.

Module Code

ECHC H4027

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

Section 1 Leadership

Effective Leadership PracticeTheories and styles LeadershipDifference between Leadership and ManagementDeveloping Child Centred Practices

Section 2 Team Development

Team MeetingsManaging Conflict and ChangeSupervision and Reflective PracticeReport Writing

Section 3 Management

Staff Recruitment and ManagementRecruitment Process and PolicyStaff Training and Development Disciplinary Policy and ProcessesPolicy DevelopmentManaging and Evaluating QualityManaging Legislative Requirements

This module is a mixture of face to face lectures and self directed learning. Students have the opportunity critically examine the impact of conceptualisations of childhood on pedealogical practice. Students engage with theories, concepts and frameworks and reflect on their application to practice. They engage with the preschool regulations as they apply to management.  

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100