Policies & Compliance Management

Leadership: Supporting Quality in Early Years and School Age Childcare Settings

 The webinar explores essential concepts of leadership, including understanding different leadership styles and strategies for managing staff teams and fostering teamwork in Early Years and School-Age settings. Participants will gain practical tools for delegation, effective communication, navigating difficult conversations, and maintaining professional boundaries—  all within the context of Early Years and School-Age care settings.

Who can do this Course?

This webinar is suitable for all staff working in Early Years or School Age Childcare settings with an interest in leadership. It will be of interest to owners, managers, supervisors, room leaders and early years educators. 

Course Content

  • Role of leaders and leadership styles
  • Managing staff teams and teamwork
  • Delegation – why, when, how
  • Effective communication
  • Having difficult conversations 
  • Professional boundaries 





Certification

Certificate of Completion

Tutor

Grainne Burke is an experienced management consultant, coach and trainer with over 30 years’ management experience in the childcare sector. Grainne coaches and mentors managers in the childcare sector, fostering their leadership and management skills and supporting them to deliver high quality services and to work and communicate effectively with staff, parents, children, funding and regulatory partners. 
Grainne has an M.Sc. in Equality Studies and is a qualified coach and mediator.
Stepping into a leadership role in Early Years or School-Age Childcare setting is an exciting career milestone, but it also comes with unique challenges. This webinar is tailored to help you develop the skills and confidence needed to lead effectively in these environments. Whether you’re new to leadership or looking to refine your approach, this webinar provides practical insights to support you in creating positive and productive childcare environments.
Supervision Supporting EY Educators Webinar
Date DATE

20 Nov 2025

Date AVAILABLE SEATS

50

Location Course Dates and Times
7.00 PM to 9.00 PM
Location LOCATION
Online
Certification CERTIFICATION
Certificate of Completion
Price PRICE

€ 20.00

Contact Us

If you'd like more information about our services or we can help you with any questions or queries, please call us on: (+353) 1-623-5908, email us at info@canavanbyrne.ie or just fill out the quick contact form. We'd be delighted to hear from you!