Reflect on leadership approaches and the impact of these on professional identity and ethical practice

Analyze policies including multicultural educational policies to identify the impact of policy on service provision

Develop plans for collaborating with staff and other service stakeholders to improve service provision

Analyze the complex role of educational leader in the provision of culturally sensitive and appropriate, high quality services for children, families and their communities

Understand and apply leadership theories, both historical and contemporary on the development of their professional identity and ethical professional practice

Evaluate the role of National, State and Local policy, including ECA Code of Ethics, current curricula and regulatory requirements, in quality service provision

Outline management and administrative requirements in the provision of childrens services

Use research and advocacy in evaluating early childhood educational settings

Understand the importance of developing family and community partnerships and the implications of these on wellbeing

Understand the transitioning process from home to early childhood settings and later to school settings for children and stakeholders with emphasis upon the wellbeing of children and families

Recognise challenges that occur when working with stakeholders, including marginalized groups

Implement effective strategies for decision-making, change management, communication and advocacy within early childhood services when working with stakeholders, including marginalized and minority cultural groups

Understand cultural transitions for families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and help build effective learning communities