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Please note this event consists of two dates - both of which must be attended. One date is in person (Gloucestershire venue) and the other on-line - see details below.
Course Overview: Leading a team in the early years is a multi-faceted role, treading that fine line between support and challenge, inspiring others to be the best they can be, whilst also establishing clear expectations for quality and impact. All this and so much more, and yet many leaders in the early years report never having had any formal training at all for the role! This course is intended to provide a practical toolkit for leaders to draw upon in their roles. It will take the form of one day session and one online session, offering opportunities for reflection, discussion, and questions, alongside information.
Course Aim: This course will support leaders in:
• Reflecting upon the key elements that make for an effective leader and what this looks like in practice.
• The importance of developing a shared pedagogical vision with your team and the key steps to take to do this.
• Adapting leadership style to different situations including dealing with difficult people and having challenging conversations.
• Evaluating quality – how to gather the information you need, including audit tools to support this.
• Establishing priorities for development – what to do with the information you get.
• Action planning and making sure actions take place – ensuring impact from your leadership.
• Implementation – strategies for improving quality in teaching and learning.
Session 1: Leadership essentials (11th June)
• Leadership versus management - the key differences
• Leadership styles and qualities – what makes an effective leader?
• The five Cs of leadership: Competence, Connection, Communication, Clarity, and Confidence
• Knowing your team’s strengths and gaps and adapting your leadership style accordingly
• Seeing the bigger picture – reflecting upon your own vision for your setting
• Leading your team in developing a clear shared vision
• Implementation – lifting the vision off the paper and into practice.
Session 2: Leading improvements (11th June)
• Developing reflective practice across a team
• Monitoring and evaluating the quality of current practice.
• Identifying priorities for improvement
• Structuring and communicating feedback effectively.
• Developing effective action plans to implement improvements.
• Applying different types of delegation and ensuring deadlines are met
• Monitoring the implementation and impact of improvements
Session 3: Leading at difficult times. (7th July)
• Emotionally intelligent leadership
• Assertive leadership
• Dealing with, rather than avoiding conflict
• Leading team members who are being difficult!
• Holding challenging conversations – key points to help you.
• Wellbeing for leaders and teams – what does it look like?
PLEASE NOTE AT THE CURRENT TIME SESSIONS CANNOT BE BOOKED INDIVIDUALLY
Suitable for: Early Years Managers and Deputies.
Venue, Dates and Times:
(* we reserve the right to change the venue on 11th June if required but the venue will remain within Gloucestershire as close to the original venue as possible)
Cost: Members £135 / Non Members £225 (includes refreshments and lunch on 11th June)
Important additional Information:
Address: Chequers Bridge Centre, Painswick Road, Gloucester, GL4 6PR
Phone: 01452 541244 Email: info@pataglos.org.uk © 2025 PATA (UK)
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