In September 2010 I enrolled on the NPQICL, studying at the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC), initially feeling anxious but very quickly settling in and embracing an environment influenced by andragogic theory.
reflection, dialogue and theory I have discovered alternative ways to understand how I can develop and strengthen my leadership. I was reminded that a leader doesn’t have to know everything but needs to empower and motivate staff, model good practice and promote continuous self-evaluation. Confidence in my ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency team and support quality outcomes for children and their families has been enhanced and I feel that I am now a more emotionally-intelligent leader.
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Working alongside Becki to model and promote the principles learned on NPQICL, which includes reflective practice and a shared philosophy within the children’s centre team has been invaluable in encouraging a culture of openness and establishing respectful relationships. Various techniques, models and theories such as circles of influence, capability learning cycle have been explored in 1:1 performance and full team meetings to inspire, motivate and improve professional development.
Ultimately I believe that the NPQICL has provided me with skills and knowledge to sustain my leadership, endorsing a culture of learning and ensuring that the child’s needs are central to my practice. Therefore, in 2013 when the Nurture Nursery
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a leader doesn’t have to know everything but needs to empower and motivate staff
was founded on the Children’s Centre site to deliver a service for families
years of age, the Lead Practitioner of the Nursery, Steff Palmer, was invited to further her professional development and enrol NPQICL course.
on the with children aged 2-3
Children’s Centre Deputy Leader and Early Years Strategic Lead
Joy Baldwin
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