Who's Driving the Bus: Educational Leaders Steering Practice

Monday 14 April 2025 - 9.30am – 3.30pm 

                            OR

Tuesday 26 August 2025 - 9.30am – 3.30pm 

Taking on the role of Educational Leader can be exciting, rewarding, challenging and at times mystifying. Mystifying because the role is not explicitly defined and does not look the same in every service. However, if we consider that effective educational leadership inspires critical and reflective thinking as well as opportunities to work and learn alongside others; the co-construction of rich, relevant and innovative curriculum should become the reality. In this workshop we will examine the many aspects of educational leadership including:

• How to determine a vision for educational leadership
• Sorting out the myths for the educational leadership role
• Setting the stage for critical reflection
• Strategies for guiding the practice of new educators
• Taking up the challenge to inspire and empower others in their practice

This event is suitable for all educational leaders, nominated supervisors and aspiring educational leaders

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning

Standard 7 – Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

National Quality Standard – QA 7 Governance and leadership

Presenters

Laure Hislop

Laure has over 35 years’ experience in early childhood education. In 2016, she was awarded the NSW Premier’s Early Childhood Education Scholarship and completed a study tour around the USA, exploring technology use in early childhood. Laure is passionate about technology as a curriculum tool and promoting innovative programs.

Fran Bastion

Fran’s engagement in the early childhood education sector spans over 30 years. Fran’s work is currently anchored in the exploration of the role of teacher as researcher, inquiry-based teaching and learning, pedagogical documentation, and the language of the learning environment.