Leadership in our sector takes many forms. You may already be in a leadership role and looking to reignite your thinking, or perhaps someone has recognised your potential and encouraged you to step into leadership. Maybe you're simply curious—exploring what leadership could look like for you and how it might shape your professional journey. Whatever path has brought you here, this course is designed to meet you where you are and support your growth.

Across four interactive, self-paced modules, you’ll explore:

 

Module 1: Navigating the Sector and Service as a Leader

• Session 1: NQF Essentials for Leaders
• Session 2: Your Sector Snapshot – Staying Current in ECEC
• Session 3: Philosophy of Self and Service
• Session 4: Quality Improvement Planning – Setting and Reaching Goals

 

Module 2: Inspiring Leadership – Discovering Your Leadership Style

• Session 5: Leadership Theories, Attributes and Models
• Session 6: Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
• Session 7: Discovering Yourself as a Leader

 

Module 3: Knowing and Supporting Your Team

• Session 8: Communication, Feedback and Difficult Conversations
• Session 9: Supporting Your Team and Nurturing Positive Workplace Cultures
• Session 10: Leadership and the NQS – Looking Deeper into Standard 7.2

 

Module 4: Operations and Safeguarding the Service

• Session 11: Roles and Responsibilities Within the Service
• Session 12: Policies, Procedures and Unpacking Governance and Leadership
• Session 13: Safeguarding Through Risk Awareness and Safety Culture

 

Course Alignment
This course supports leadership development across all areas of the National Quality Standard, with targeted reflection and application within:

• Quality Area 7: Governance and Leadership
• Quality Area 4: Staffing Arrangements
• Quality Area 6: Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities

 

Whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time or seeking to strengthen your current practice, this course provides the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to lead with confidence and clarity.