Leadership and Advocacy in the Early Years Atlantic Technological University

Overview

On completion of this Leadership and Advocacy in the Early Years programme at the Atlantic Technological University you will be able to:

• Document, recognise and reflect on your existing bank of knowledge, skills and experience.
• Critically assess and apply central theories of leadership and management from within and outside the sector, in an international context
• Engage in effective professional advocacy communication, networking and lobbying.
• Understand how contemporary ECCE organisations work, how to effectively engage and change them, and why it can be so challenging to achieve this?
• Compare policy in the Irish early years sector with other leading Early Years comparators internationally, through study, networking and direct experience
• Engage critically in research, with an in-depth knowledge of crucial social issues related to children and, the skills to conduct ethical research of your own.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities are dependent on where you are resident and what your career aspirations are e.g. Early Years Inspectorate, Better Start Mentors, Manager/ Support and Development Staff of City and County Childcare Committees, Management/Leadership roles in Tusla, Management/Policy roles with National Voluntary Organisations, Management roles in Family Resource Centres and as managers of both private and community Early Years services.