Research shows us that the quality of provision and children's outcomes almost never exceeds the quality of leadership and management. "…. there is no doubt that effective leadership and appropriate training for the leadership role is an increasingly important element in providing high-quality provision for the early years" Siraj-Blatchford 7 Manni 2007.

This goal will support & enhance our Early Childhood Teacher's current leadership skills as well as develop the emerging leadership skills of our two new Diploma Trainee Room Leaders.

Outcomes for the QIP

• A collaborative leadership team within the organisation.
• A collective shared vision that is reflective of the services philosophy and expectations.
• Effective leaders promote positive organisational culture and builds a professional learning community.
• Distributed leadership within the organisation.
• Effective communication skills.

Short Term Strategies

• Understand Room Leader goals and responsibilities.
• Understand Siraj-Blatchford & L Manni, 10 categories of 'effective leadership practice'.
• Build a culture of safe & positive reflective practice for the leadership team

Long Term Strategies

• A community of leaders committed to building practice and skills by sharing ideas and issues with each other.
• Professional relationships that are based on a shared understanding enabling formal & informal opportunities to meet to share ideas, discuss common issues and concerns and support each other to develop professional competence.

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