Leadership

The Director's Toolkit: Leadership & Advocacy

  • APST Aligned
  • NQS Areas
  • 4
    Area 4Staffing arrangements
  • 5
    Area 5Relationships with children
  • 6
    Area 6Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
  • 7
    Area 7Governance and leadership

Are you ready to enhance your leadership and advocacy skills to make a bigger impact in your role?                      

Discover strategies to strengthen your leadership approach and amplify your voice for advocacy in early childhood education.   

Note: This series is only recommended for new directors or those looking for a refresh.

Overview
Who should attend
Elective PD
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Overview

What you'll learn

“True leaders create more leaders,” John C. Maxwell.

This Director’s Toolkit session focuses on leadership and advocacy, two essential components of being an effective nominated supervisor or service director. Whether you’re new to the role or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical strategies to strengthen your leadership capabilities. You’ll have the chance to explore your leadership style, reflect on advocacy challenges, and connect with peers navigating similar experiences.

Session Objectives:

  • Define the key qualities and responsibilities of effective leadership in early education and care.
  • Reflect on your personal leadership style and identify strategies to lead with greater impact.
  • Explore current advocacy issues and discuss actionable approaches to drive meaningful change for children, families, and your team.

Who should attend

This series is designed for new directors or those looking to refresh their knowledge. 

Elective PD

2 hour contribution

Teachers may consider using this course towards their Elective PD hours, to maintain teacher accreditation requirements, in line with the Elective PD Guidelines.

Explore the series

The Director's Toolkit series includes:

- Compliance and Quality

- Leadership and Advocacy 

- Working with Management: Planning and Policy 

- Administrative Responsibilities

- The Team: Staff Relationships 

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Leadership

APST Aligned

The Director's Toolkit: The Team: Staff Relationships

A thriving team doesn’t happen by chance — it’s built through intentional leadership. This Director’s Toolkit session explores how strong relationships, effective communication and a focus on wellbeing can reduce burnout, minimise turnover and create a connected, high-performing educational community.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

4, 7

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Leadership

Available Dates

Tue, 1 Sep 26
🕒 4pm-6pm

Thu, 29 Oct 26
🕒 10am-12pm

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Governance

Prepare your Team for Assessment and Rating

Uncover strategies to prepare your team and give them confidence. During the session we will touch on what the Authorised Officer will do on the day, provide insights into how the NQS is assessed and rated and draw you into a vital selection of supporting information.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

4, 7

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Available Dates

Tue, 28 Jul 26
🕒 2pm-4pm

Mon, 17 Aug 26
🕒 11am-1pm

Fri, 9 Oct 26
🕒 10am-12pm

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