Review historical perspectives of management. Outline the functions of management, to include planning, organising, staffing, leading, and controlling. Review skills, duties and responsibilities of room leaders, supervisors and managers. Act effectively in team roles and take responsibility for managing individuals and groups

Evaluate the key functions of management, legislation and appropriate Human Resource Management strategies; planning, organising, staffing, financing, support & supervision; appraisal procedures and practice; Reflection on leading, managing, resourcing, and developing people skills for pedagogical leadership; Management approaches to mentor and support early years professionals in continuous professional development. Social responsibility, strategic corporate philanthropy, corporate governance, whistle blowing, business ethics and sustainability strategy

Learners will demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of quality provision, regulation, inspection, organisational governance, structures and systems required to ensure the effective compliance with and the ethical strategic management of sustainable high quality Early Years organisations. Regulatory compliance including pedagogical paperwork. Planning process and identify effective means to strategic decision making, control and risk management. Comprehensive knowledge of Síolta, Aistear and other current policy directives will form the basis for this learning outcome. Organisational culture, diversity, equality, inclusion and change will be explored. Communicate information effectively, transfer one’s knowledge and skills, and justify decisions, to specialists and non-specialists, and all other professionals and relevant stakeholders.

Effective communication lies in understanding the influence of perception, attitudes and developing communication techniques to both deliver the desired message and listen to the recipient. Explore and identify various human behaviours, interpersonal, subjectivity and intersubjectivity and its implications for the organisation and cultural environment. Group influences, group formation, group think, teams, work systems, managing change with a view to enhancing quality. Communication strategies and mechanisms in supporting communities of practice/learners. GDPR compliance in the Early Years setting.

Assess the range of the funding/financial mechanisms and programmes available to the Early Childhood sector and the implications for the strategic business management plan. Explore the various grants, applications, budgets and financial viability of same. Exploring publicly funded business models and private and social enterprise models. Financial management awareness, appreciate importance of good financial management, key financial performance indicators, cash flow forecasting, pricing strategies, techniques for securing funding & fee payments