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Successes

I have met QA7.2 “Standard 7.2: Effective leadership builds and promotes a positive organisational culture and professional learning community” (acecqa, 2018).

Getting to know families and children when obtaining data.

Connecting and collaborating with other Educators in our kindergartens.

Thank you award nomination. "lollipop moment"(TEDx Talks, 2010).

Challenges

TIME!!!!

Engaging with teachers who may work part-time or go on leave.

Getting RTL or policymakers to engage.

Being moved to a new service in 2025.

Finding research specific to back up my project.

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The aim of Quality Area 7 under the National Quality Standard is to support effective leadership and management of the service that contributes to quality environments for children's learning and development. Well-documented policies and procedures, well-maintained records, shared values, clear direction and reflective practices enable the service to function as a learning community.

An ongoing cycle of planning and review, including engagement with families, creates a setting for continuous improvement.

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Quality Area 7 - Governance and leadership

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Effective leadership and governance of the service contributes to quality environments for children's learning and development. Effective leaders establish shared values for the service and set clear direction for the service's continuous improvement.

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Advocacy for children with special rights.

Identified a lack of information sharing.

This prompted me to develop a transition plan for children transitioning from 3-year-old to 4-year-old programs.

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The aim of Quality Area 6 under the National Quality Standard is to recognise that collaborative relationships with families are fundamental to achieving quality outcomes for children and that community partnerships that are based on active communication, consultation and collaboration are also essential.

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Quality Area 6 - Collaborative partnerships with families and communities

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Collaborative relationships with families are fundamental to achieving quality outcomes for children, and community partnerships based on active communication, consultation and collaboration are essential.

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References

acecqa. (2018). LINKS TO THE NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARD. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-05/QA7_EducationalLeadershipAndTeamBuilding.pdf

Australian Government Department of Education [AGDE]. (2022). Belonging, Being and Becoming: the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0). In ACECQA. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf

TEDx Talks. (2010). TEDxToronto - Drew Dudley “Leading with Lollipops.” In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVCBrkrFrBE

What does leadership look like in early childhood settings? (2012). Every Child, 4(18). https://doi.org/10.3316/informit.995810124691331

Photos by Vivienne Mozina (2025)

ACECQA. (2020). National quality standards. ACECQA. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-quality-standard

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"The requirement for leadership in early

childhood education and care (ECEC)

settings has and always will be a priority

because of the link between high-calibre

leadership and better outcomes for

young children".(“What Does Leadership Look like in Early Childhood Settings?,” 2012)

"Leadership is about identity—it starts from within. Leadership is about influence (both directly and indirectly) and responsibility, and is therefore potentially open to everyone.

Leadership demonstrates respect as an enactment of ethical commitments.

Leadership is about qualities and values rather than position. There is not just one way to enact leadership —it is complex, dynamic and varies from situation to situation and from culture"(acecqa, 2018)

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When shared leadership is in place it creates positive outcomes for all involved.

From an organisational standpoint.

Create future "Lollipop moments".