Education Management and Leadership in Early Years – Online

About the Program

Leadership and management play a pivotal role in the field of Early Childhood Education. As the early years are critical in a child’s development, effective leadership and management in this phase set the foundation for future learning and development.

As an early childhood educator, you are instrumental in helping children from diverse backgrounds thrive in the classroom.

Leadership in Early Education is crucial for enhancing pedagogical quality. This early childhood education course enhances the knowledge of activities, problems, and strategies, which are necessary to qualify professionals as a leader. This early years pedagogy course also helps learners to compare working systems and establish good and best practices of leadership associated with the developmental processes and educational outcomes for children as well as professional development.

The Education Management & Leadership in Early Years course (Online) prepares learners to develop their premier leadership roles to envision a better future and motivate the organisational members to achieve that vision.

What are the objectives of this course?

  • This course for leadership in educational settings helps sharpen managerial and administrative skills.
  • Comprises relevant lessons on leadership and management, health and safety, appraisal skills, equality & diversity, and team leading.
  • This qualification opens doors of opportunities to multiple roles, such as school principal, department head, expert educational consultant, and more. The course completion also enables eligibility for senior positions as an educational policy-maker, school administration head, and higher education management lead.

What makes this course unique?

  • Unlike generic management or leadership programs, this course is specifically designed for the education sector, addressing the unique challenges and needs of educational institutions.
  • The course content is directly applicable to schools, colleges, universities, and other educational settings, making it highly relevant for educators and administrators.
  • The course often explores how to lead innovation in educational settings, helping leaders stay ahead of trends and implement new teaching methods, technologies, and practices.
  • As the course offers flexible learning, learners have the liberty to learn at their own pace and clear all doubts as and when required.
  • On completion of the program, learners will be awarded a Certificate in Education Management & Leadership in Early Years by the Podar Institute of Education and Laser Learning (U.K.).

An ideal candidate for this course:

  • Need to have passed the higher secondary board examination.
  • Should be above 18 years of age.
  • Can be a principal or institutional head looking to upskill.
  • Can be a senior teacher, teacher trainee, teaching assistant, administrator, or educationist wanting to advance their career.

Course Details

  • Certification: Certificate in Education Management & Leadership in Early Years
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Registration Fees: Rs. 500
  • Course Fees: Rs. 15,000
  • Mode of learning: Online
Contact Details

In case of queries, write to us on chiefmanager.pie@podar.org

MODULE SYNOPSIS
Unit 1 - Leadership and Management

This unit explores various leadership philosophies and how early childhood education courses are affected by them. It will equip aspiring leaders to create plans for energising and inspiring junior-level early educators, forming strong bonds with them and fostering a supportive learning environment for young children. The course helps recognise how the teaching sector was established and how early years schooling is influenced by educational policies and governance.

Unit 2 - Health and Safety

This unit educates aspiring leaders about the significance of health and safety laws in early childhood settings. It will encourage them to build effective strategies to ensure a safe & secure environment for children and school/daycare staff. The unit provides valuable information about standard protocols for handling accidents and crises.

Unit 3 - Appraisal Skills

This unit explores efficient techniques for measuring, analysing, and rewarding the performance of early childhood educators. It trains aspiring leaders to offer helpful criticism and encouragement for career advancement. The unit provides information about the significance of performance reviews in developing an efficient workforce for academic organisations.

Unit 4 - Equality and Diversity

This unit delves into the tenets of equality, diversity, and inclusivity in early childhood education. It explains the significance of designing educational spaces that are more welcoming and value children and staff from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Unit 5 - Team Leading

This unit sheds light on effective team-building strategies and leadership methods. It trains aspiring leaders on the know-hows of delegating tasks, managing conflicts, and encouraging early educators to upskill and perform better. The unit emphasises on the importance of effective communication, mutual support, and successful collaboration in leading early childhood education centres.