The Role of Leadership in Early Years: Driving Excellence and Collaboration

In Greater Manchester (GM), we strive to give every child the best start in life, recognising that our diverse early years workforce is key to unlocking their potential. This workforce includes professionals from Early Education and Childcare, Health services, Early Help services, Local Authority roles, and the Voluntary sector, all playing vital roles in planning and delivering services for children and families.

To support this workforce, GMCA has developed GM REFLECT, a competency framework designed to enhance skills, promote integrated working, and provide access to further training and professional development. GM REFLECT focuses on developing leadership at all levels, ensuring a cohesive approach to early years education and care.

Join our webinar to learn about GM REFLECT and its benefits for your early years setting. GMCA colleagues will provide background and context, outline the framework's components, and demonstrate how early years leaders can use these assets to strengthen practice. Attendees will also hear case studies and strategies on fostering high-quality care, teamwork, and continuous improvement, as well as tips on leading with confidence, inspiring staff, and building a positive culture.

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Delivered by:

Jane Gardiner, School Readiness Project Manager, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)

Jane is the School Readiness Project Manager at Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). With a background in sport and physical activity, she has spent the past 18 months leading work across the GM School Readiness Programme. Jane collaborates with early years leads and practitioners across the city region to develop innovative projects that aim to improve outcomes for young children. Her work supports the ambition that every child in Greater Manchester starts school ready to learn and thrive.

Jan Robinson, Early Years Consultant, Jan Robinson Early Years ltd.com

Jan is an experienced early years consultant and founder of Jan Robinson Early Years Ltd. She has worked in nursery and primary schools, held leadership roles within local authorities, and supported families across the early years sector. Jan is currently Chair of Governors at a maintained nursery school and daycare centre. Her qualifications include a B.Ed. (Hons), a Postgraduate Diploma in Language Development, an MA in Early Childhood Studies, and the NPQICL. Since retiring from local authority work in 2019, she has focused on consultancy, currently working with GMCA to lead the development of GM REFLECT.

Eligibility:

• Early Years Providers ( PVI’s - Private, voluntary, and independent nurseries ) based in Greater Manchester ( Sole Traders are not eligible)

As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.

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