Experts have stressed the need for educators to build their emotional intelligence to effectively support the needs of children in their care.
They noted that it was imperative for childcare leaders to be ethical and value-driven.
This was the consensus during Alpha Global’s third webinar series on early childhood education success with a focus on effective leadership and management. It held last Saturday with renowned speakers and educators participating.
Alpha Global is a leading organisation in the field of early childhood education, providing innovative solutions, resources, and support to educators and practitioners worldwide. With a strong emphasis on effective leadership and management, it aims to promote the success and well-being of children in their early years.
CEO of Alpha Childcare and Alpha Chains Limited, and founder of Alpha Childcare Global, Caroline Popoola, who spoke on ‘Leadership in early Childhood Education’, highlighted the significance of leadership in a childcare setting. She explained the different qualities a childcare leader should possess, including ethical leadership and the need to create value.
International coach, speaker, and CEO of Young Life Coaches, Dale Hancock, who spoke on ‘Maintaining a supportive work culture in a Childcare Setting’, stressed the importance of raising and coaching children properly.
A member of the senior leadership team and a Governor at the Montbelle Primary School in Greenwich, United Kingdom, Janice Aylmer, who discussed ‘Managing challenging behavior in early years’, said a safe, calm, and caring environment was required for positive behavior management.
The webinar also featured a panel session with a cross-section of speakers and professional childcare practitioners.
