Supervision in Early Childhood Care - level 6

Course details

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

• Evaluate the key concepts, principles and practice in leadership, supervision and or line management within the ECCE setting
• Analyse the role and responsibilities of a supervisor in an ECCE setting and the key attributes and skills required, to include communication, time management, organisational skills and knowledge of current legislation and best practice guidelines
• Explain the role of the supervisor in an ECCE setting in implementing best practice and in establishing, maintaining and continuously improving standards and quality
• Select processes to motivate and support team members in achieving agreed actions
• Develop strategies for overcoming barriers to effective supervision, to include recognition of common challenges and problems when working with Individuals and teams, and identification of possible resolutions
• Implement a range of organisational policies and procedures in an ECCE setting ensuring adherence to best practice and guidelines
• Utilise a range of supervisory skills to supervise staff in an ECCE setting
• Delegate and assign work and or tasks to others, monitoring progress and evaluating results 9 Supervise a team in an ECCE setting, to include agreeing a plan and or actions and monitoring and evaluation of progress
• Critically reflect on own attributes and skills as a supervisor, to include 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.

Assessment:

Learner Record 100%

Progression Routes:

QQI awards at level 6 in Childcare or 3rd level degree courses in childcare