Supervision in Early Childhood Care

The purpose of the Supervision in Early Childhood Care module is to equip you with the knowledge, skill and competence to supervise others in providing childcare and education in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) contexts.

Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the key concepts, principles and practice in leadership, supervision and/or 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
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