EDUCATIONAL LEADERS -Struggling to find the time and will to meet formally with all team members? Feel like the ‘bad guy’ all the time? ‘ Want to foster a more collaborative and inspired approach? Need the tools and templates to guide you step by step through the process though? Connect & Grow Mentor Sessions are the answer! Easy to follow with printable PDF templates. Includes editable fields for typing! HOW CAN I USE THIS GUIDE TO MENTOR & SUPPORT EARLY YEARS EDS? This guide gives Educational Leaders in Pre-K, Childcare, Kindergarten, Preschool and Outside School Hours Care the prompts, templates and reflection questions to help them organise and conduct productive yet informal reflection and mentoring sessions with other team members. Links with other resources in the Empowered Ed Leader Guide Series - the Empowered Educator Leader Journal and Planning Cycle Review Form. The idea behind this action guide is to prompt conversation, reflection and discussion as you work through the guide together in an informal ‘chat’ session first rather than an intimidating formal meeting. Educational leaders, Coordinators and Directors will be able to use the ‘Connect & Grow’ tips, tools and templates to: Reflect on current practice in a supportive and friendly 1:1 space. Foster a sense of connection and provide opportunities for growth, mentorship, motivation and ongoing learning. Mentor and inspire educators rather than just directing or monitoring. Ensure team members are recognised for their achievements and hard work building a sense of capacity, empowerment and wellbeing (essential for a cohesive, happy team!) Record progress on individual action plans and collaborate to assign new tasks and goals. Present a balance of problem-solving issues and opportunities for learning and creative discussion. Provide opportunities for active learning and sharing. Simplify frameworks, outcomes and principles and identify the areas that need some extra support. Share and inspire with programming ideas and inspiration. Identify any areas of concern or work performance issues for further investigation and problem-solving. Record evidence of ongoing support and commitment to team wellbeing and professional development. What do I get? 12 pages in PDF format with editable text boxes so you can either choose to print and add to a folder to take on the go with you to the sessions or keep on the computer and type, printing only when necessary instead. Pages include the following: 1. Our Previous Session (Goals, action steps, progress made) 2. 3 pages of ‘Let’s Chat’ questions and conversation starters to prompt reflection and feedback. 3. Well-being Check-In & Tips 4. Looking Forward ( Action plan template with goals, action steps, timeframes etc) 5. Comments Pages This resource is linked to the Empowered Ed Leadership Series – you might also find the following resources helpful to make your role easier and save valuable time: Ed Leader On the Go Journal & Guide. Ed Leader Meaningful Meetings Guide Ed Leader Monthly Planning Cycle Review Ed leader Role - A Quickstart Guide **You will need to use a free Adobe PDF reader to open the documents and use the editable text and photo fields.** Suitable for all Preschool, Pre-K, Centre Based LDC, Occasional Care, OOSH, MTOP, QKLG and EYLF services and frameworks! For more easy ideas, freebies and resources for early learning that help simplify your role click on the**Follow Me** on my store homepage! Thanks so much for visiting - please leave a quick review if you find my resources helpful - I'd so appreciate it! Looking for even more updates, freebies and networking support? Of course you are so become part of the Empowered Ed community by visiting the links below >>> Empowered Ed Free Facebook Group Empowered Ed Pinterest Inspiration Empowered Ed Blog & Website Empowered Ed Facebook Page Empowered Ed Instagram Inspiration Academy For Empowered Educators See you there!