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The Leadership Program is a comprehensive 10-month journey designed to empower early childhood professionals. This immersive program provides a unique opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to lead with excellence in the ever-evolving landscape of early childhood education.
Through a series of intensive 2-hour monthly sessions, participants will delve deep into leadership theories, practical strategies, and real-world case studies. These sessions are designed to inspire critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative approaches to leadership.
The program fosters a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build lasting relationships. This network of peers will provide ongoing support and encouragement as participants navigate their leadership journeys.
Tailored guidance and feedback will be provided to help participants identify their strengths, address their weaknesses, and achieve their leadership goals. The program emphasizes practical application, enabling participants to apply their learning to real-world challenges and develop hands-on leadership skills.
The Leadership Program is designed for early childhood educators who aspire to leadership roles. Whether you're a room leader, educational leader, or aspiring service director, this program will equip you with the essential tools to excel. By investing in your leadership development, you'll be well-positioned to take on greater responsibilities, drive positive change, and make a significant impact on the lives of young children and their families.
Accelerate Your Career with The Leadership Program
The Leadership Program is your gateway to a fulfilling and impactful career in early childhood education. By investing in your leadership development, you'll position yourself for a range of exciting opportunities.
Elevate Your Role:
Service Director: As a Service Director, you'll be at the helm of an early childhood service, overseeing strategic planning, operational efficiency, and ensuring the highest quality of care.
Assistant Director: In this role, you'll support the Service Director by managing teams, implementing policies, and driving continuous improvement.
Educational Leader: As an Educational Leader, you'll shape young minds by designing engaging curriculum, fostering professional development, and promoting a positive learning environment.
Room Leader: Leading a team of educators, you'll create nurturing and stimulating learning experiences, building strong relationships with children and families.
Beyond the Classroom:
The Leadership Program empowers you to go beyond traditional classroom roles. You'll develop the skills to influence policy, advocate for children's rights, and drive systemic change within the early childhood sector.
By participating in this transformative program, you'll gain the confidence, expertise, and network to achieve your career aspirations and make a lasting impact on the lives of young children.
The Leadership Program is specifically designed for early childhood educators who are ready to take their careers to the next level. Whether you're currently a room leader, educational leader, or aspiring to a higher position, this program will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in your leadership journey.
This program is ideal for you if:
You have a passion for early childhood education: If you're dedicated to providing high-quality early learning experiences and believe in the power of early childhood education to shape young minds, this program is for you.
You're committed to professional growth: If you're eager to expand your knowledge and skills, stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices, and become a respected leader in the field, this program will support your development.
You aspire to leadership roles: If you dream of taking on greater responsibilities, influencing policy, and driving systemic change within the early childhood sector, this program will provide you with the tools and confidence to achieve your goals.
You want to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively: This program fosters a supportive and collaborative learning environment, allowing you to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build a strong network.
By participating in The Leadership Program, you'll gain the confidence, expertise, and network to achieve your career aspirations and make a lasting impact on the lives of young children.
The Leadership Program: Elevating Early Childhood Education
The Leadership Program is a catalyst for transformative change within the early learning sector. By equipping educators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead with excellence, the program directly benefits children, families, and the broader community.
Key Benefits for the Early Learning Sector:
Enhanced Early Childhood Pedagogy: The program fosters a deep understanding of child development, learning theories, and effective teaching strategies. By empowering educators to implement evidence-based practices, the program contributes to improved learning outcomes for children.
Strengthened Leadership Capacity: The program cultivates strong leaders who can inspire and motivate their teams, foster a positive organizational culture, and drive innovation. By developing leaders who are skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making, the program helps to ensure the sustainability and quality of early childhood services.
Improved Family Engagement: The program emphasizes the importance of building strong partnerships with families. By providing educators with strategies for effective communication, collaboration, and family involvement, the program promotes positive outcomes for children and families.
Advocacy for Early Childhood Education: The program empowers educators to become advocates for high-quality early childhood education. By equipping them with the knowledge and skills to engage with policymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders, the program contributes to increased public awareness and support for early childhood initiatives.
Ultimately, The Leadership Program is an investment in the future of early childhood education. By developing skilled and passionate leaders, the program helps to create a brighter future for young children and their families.
| Name | Location | Cost | ||
| The Leadership Program 2025 | Making Education Classroom - 333 Police Road, Mulgrave. | $1,500.00 |
We’ve been working with Early Childhood providers in Victoria to design and facilitate a contextualised leadership program to support the development of key skills and strategies for the construction of an individual’s leadership “toolkit”.
If The Leadership Program is of interest and you would like to leave an expression of interest for future cohorts, or if you would like to explore a tailored option for you and your team via online delivery, then please reach out to our team
The course has been broken down into four units, as seen below:
The Leadership Program is hosted at our Mulgrave Campus in our large classroom. There is a cafe onsite and basic tea and coffee facilities will be provided within the classroom.
We are conveniently located in Melbourne’s South East at 333 Police Rd, Mulgrave VIC 3170. Just 30 seconds off the M1 Freeway!
All Sessions:
9:00 – 9:30 am: (Optional) Coffee & Networking.
9:30 – 11:30 am: Leadership Session.
11:30 – 12:00 pm: (Optional) Networking.
Dates:
Session 1 – February 27th
Session 2 – March 27th
Session 3 – April 24th
Session 4 – May 29th
Session 5 – June 26th
Session 6 – July 31st
Session 7 – August 28th
Session 8 – September 18th
Session 9 – October 30th
Session 10 – November 27th
Unit 1 – Identify (Designing our ideal self-leadership identify)
February | March | April
Orientation and Teambuilding.
1.1 It’s all so new, let’s begin to identify as a leader.
1.2 Creation of more than just a professional stance.
1.3 Show me what a leader does; Principles, Practices & Ideations
Milestone Activity 1 (Public Speaking – Sharing my philosophy)
Unit 2 – Develop (Building our soft skills)
May | June | July
2.1 Let’s search for gaps in your leadership toolkit.
2.2 Looking under the microscope at our active listening practices.
2.3 How to respond to, and de-escalate, individuals.
2.4 Exploring how language and delivery affect the giving and receiving of feedback.
Milestone Activity 2 (Practice Appraisals)
Unit 3 – Enhance (Creating Powerful Practices)
August | September
3.1 How to lead a team of teachers and maintain passion & drive.
3.2 Providing quality improvement feedback when observing practice.
3.3 What is coaching and how does it work in early childhood education?
Milestone Activity 3 (Running A Team Meeting)
Unit 4 – Solidify (Emerging as a leader)
October | November
4.1 Packaging it all together; Am I a leader now?
4.2 It all comes back to quality improvement, so what’s the QIP?
Milestone Activity 4 (Working on the QIP – Leading Change)
Graduation!
Christopher has an extensive background in education across a range of fields. He is a lifelong learner who values education, training, and growth. It only made sense that a love of learning led Christopher to step into the role of CEO of Making Education, wanting to make a difference by making it different. Christopher shares his love of learning with the team and inspires those around him to engage in meaningful development and engaging in ongoing learning.
Christopher Currently Holds:
Claudette has been in the Early Childhood sector for over ten years, with 6 years of experience as a Centre Director. Claudette has insight into the workplace challenges and the importance of designing and delivering high-quality courses for Early Childhood educators to improve practices.
Jordan joined the Early Childhood Sector family as a student in 2013, studying for his Diploma of Children’s Services. Jordan has been an Educator, Room Leader, Assistant Director, and Centre Director. In preparation for Making Education, Jordan has taken on an operations role and will be working with the Making Education team to ensure the highest standards of compliance and administration are maintained.
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Making Education acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people of the nation and the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and play. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and families and recognise their continuing connection to Culture, Land, Water, and Community and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. Making Education celebrates and welcomes people from all cultures, religions, spiritualities, ages, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities & backgrounds and will ensure that all children and their families will be supported to express their culture and enjoy their cultural rights.
