Supervision in Early Childhood Care

Course details

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to supervise others in providing child care and education in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) contexts.

Course Outline

• Key principles and practice in leadership, supervision and or line management within the ECCE setting.
• Role and responsibilities of ECCE supervisor and the key attributes and skills required, to include communication, time management, organisational skills and knowledge of current legislation and best practice guidelines.
• Role of the supervisor in implementing best practice and maintaining standards and quality.
• Motivate and support team members in achieving agreed actions.
• Recognise common challenges and problems when supervising individual and teams, and identify possible resolutions.
• Implement a range of policies and procedures in an ECCE setting ensuring adherence to best practice and guidelines.
• Apply supervisory skills to supervise staff in an ECCE setting
• Delegate and assign work and or tasks to others, monitoring progress and evaluating results.
• Agree plans and actions with staff and monitor and evaluate progress
• Critically reflect on own attributes and skills as a supervisor, analysis of, time management, communication, organisational skills and achievement of objectives.
• Evaluate learning and or training needs of the team, implementing training plans in line with organisational objectives.

Course Work

• Learner Record 100%. A learner record is the learner’s self-reported and self-reflective record in which he/she describes specific learning experiences, activities, responses and skills acquired.

Entry Requirements

• FETAC Level 5 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent and/or relevant life or work experience