Emerging Leaders Development Series

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.