Links Childcare offers a Leadership Programme to its crèche Middle Leaders Teams. The course consists of 9-10 modules over 2 sessions.  It is an excellent opportunity for our employees to develop their leadership skills within the childcare industry.

In order to provide a quality service and to ensure the professional growth of our teams, we believe in the need for meaningful and engaging continuing professional development (CPD).  We want our Middle Leaders to understand the academic and theoretical basis for their actions and decisions, so that their day-to-work is fully scaffolded and they are poised to assume positions at Senior Management level.  The programme involves the submission of one group assignment in either written or recorded format.

Leadership Course 2023

Course Description

The aim of the Middle Leaders Programme is to:-

  • develop knowledge and skills for effective leadership in the workplace
  • explore key principles, best practices and characteristics required by middle managers and leaders
  • develop self-management and reflective skills essential for effective leadership

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at Links Childcare Middle Management Teams –

  • SLE’s
  • Assistant Managers
  • Educarers who are with the company more than two years and are aspiring to progress to SLE status and above.

Duration

The course will take place over two Saturdays in March and May 2023.

Location

The Mayson Hotel N Wall Quay, North Dock, Dublin, D01 XR83

Content Synopsis:

Session 1

Introduction: Getting to know you, professional dialogue and programme norms

Module 1: Leadership and Management Style

Module 2: Positive Communication and Conflict Management for Leaders

Module 3: Understanding and participating in the Links Supervision Programme – training skills

Preparation for the Programme Assignment

 

Session 2

Module 4: The Regulatory Framework for Childcare and the Role of Tusla

Module 5: Well-being and self-care for Effective Leadership

Module 6: Middle Leaders’ role in creating an Inclusive Environment

Module 7: Interview Skills

Module 8:  Curriculum Planning and Management

Module 9: Leading and Managing Change

Submission of Assignments and Closure

 

 

Leadership Course 2022

Course Description

The aim of the Leadership Programme is to:-

  • develop the knowledge and skills for effective leadership in the workplace
  • explore key principles, best practices and characteristics required by managers and leaders
  • develop self-management skills to essential for the effective managers and educators

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at Links Childcare Management Teams – Regional Managers, Crèche Managers, Deputy Managers and Assistant Managers

Duration

2 Saturday morning sessions

Content Synopsis:

Session 1

Module 1: Leadership and Management Styles

Module 2: Communication and Conflict Management

Module 3: Managing ……  dealing with the unexpected

Module 4:  Leading Curriculum Part 1

Module 5: The Reflective Leader Part 1

Session 2

Module 6:  Leadership Strategies – STEP up to your SWIM, BIKE, and RACE

Module 7:   Leading Curriculum Part 2

Module 8: The Reflective Leader Part 2

Module 9:  Effective Leadership  Behaviours

Module 10: A Case Study

Links Leadership Course Class 2022