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

Analyse policies to identify the impact of policy on service provision and workplaces

Develop plans for collaborating with staff and other stakeholders – children, families, communities to improve service provision

Analyse the complex role of educational leader, including management and administrative requirements in the provision of culturally sensitive and appropriate high-quality services for children, families, and their communities

Apply leadership theories, both historical and contemporary and understand the impact of these 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 frameworks, regulatory requirements, in quality service provision

Use research and advocacy in evaluating and improving early childhood settings

Understand the importance of developing family and community partnerships and the implications of these on wellbeing, especially as children move to, from and between early education contexts, including early intervention services

Recognise challenges that occur when working with stakeholders – children, families, staff, and communities, including marginalised groups and early intervention services

Implement effective strategies for decision-making, change management, communication and advocacy within early childhood services when working with children, families, staff, and communities

Understand transitions for families, including those from diverse backgrounds and help build effective learning communities