Course image ECSTOP601_S1_A_22: Leading Professional Practice
Childhood
Module Code: ECSTOP601
Academic year: 22
Semester: S1
Occurrence: A
Level: L6
Location: BO

This module aims to introduce students to the key factors that affect strategies for leading and managing change in their work or volunteering environment. Students will develop their skill to critically reflect on aspects of their professional practice linking to leading and managing theory and to demonstrate how they can develop their practice to better provide for the needs of the staff, children and families they are working with. It explores current issues and dilemmas facing practitioners in the early years and education fields and identifies strategies that may support personal and professional development. Key legislation and statutory frameworks are critiqued identifying implications for early year’s and school settings. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of how to improve practice through working alongside staff, children and their families, ensuring the voices of those they are working for is heard and acted upon.