Is this relevant if I'm a new room leader?

Very much so — this workshop is designed to give practical footing for room leaders at any stage, with particular attention to the transition from team member to team leader.

Does Amy have leadership experience herself?

Yes, Amy has four years of experience in early years leadership roles, and the strategies covered are drawn directly from that practical experience, not just theory.

How do I give feedback without damaging the relationship?

The feedback structure covered focuses on being specific and behaviour-focused rather than personal, which tends to protect the relationship while still being clear about what needs to change.

Can this be delivered to a group of room leaders across a setting or organisation?

Yes, this works well as a session for multiple room leaders or managers together, and often sparks useful discussion between leaders about shared challenges.

Does this cover HR or disciplinary procedures?

No, this workshop focuses on day-to-day culture and communication rather than formal HR processes, which should be handled according to your organisation's own policies.

For early years educators

Room Leadership and Positive Team Culture

A room's culture is shaped as much by its leader's habits as by its policies. This workshop offers practical leadership tools for room leaders and managers: how to give feedback, model calm practice, and build a team culture where staff feel supported enough to do their best work with children.

Led by Amy Byrne — BA (Hons) Level 8 in Early Childhood Education and Care, currently studying a Level 9 postgraduate in play therapy, Children First trained and a Mandated Person. One hour, with a take-home booklet and a dated certificate of attendance.

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Who this is for

For room leaders and setting managers wanting practical, everyday leadership tools rather than abstract management theory.

What we cover in the hour

The difference between managing tasks and leading a team culture.
Giving feedback that is clear, kind and actually changes practice.
Modelling calm, consistent behaviour that staff pick up on.
Handling disagreements between team members constructively.
Building psychological safety so staff raise concerns early.
Balancing leadership with your own hands-on role in the room.

What you'll leave with

A feedback conversation structure for everyday use.
A self-check for the culture you are modelling day to day.
A constructive approach to mediating team disagreements.
Three habits that build psychological safety in a team.
A realistic way to balance leadership tasks with ratio duties.

Inside the booklet

The booklet includes the feedback conversation structure and the team culture self-check.

This workshop supports Síolta Standard 10, Organisation, which asks settings to be managed in a way that supports quality practice, drawing on Amy's four years of early years leadership experience.

How it can be delivered

Delivery formats and prices for Room Leadership and Positive Team Culture
Format	Price
Public ticket — live onlineOne hour, small group, booklet emailed	€20 per person
Public ticket — in personOne hour in a venue near you, booklet in hand	€35 per person
Private 1:1 with Amy30 minutes €25 · full hour €50 (3 for €135)	from €25
Private group — onlineParent evening or staff session, minimum 5	€35 per person
Private group — in personYour setting or venue, minimum 6	€45 per person

No VAT and no booking fees. An itemised receipt is emailed instantly, and invoices are available before you book. Running this across a whole setting? Setting packages start at €399.

Common questions

Is this relevant if I'm a new room leader?: Very much so — this workshop is designed to give practical footing for room leaders at any stage, with particular attention to the transition from team member to team leader.
Does Amy have leadership experience herself?: Yes, Amy has four years of experience in early years leadership roles, and the strategies covered are drawn directly from that practical experience, not just theory.
How do I give feedback without damaging the relationship?: The feedback structure covered focuses on being specific and behaviour-focused rather than personal, which tends to protect the relationship while still being clear about what needs to change.
Can this be delivered to a group of room leaders across a setting or organisation?: Yes, this works well as a session for multiple room leaders or managers together, and often sparks useful discussion between leaders about shared challenges.
Does this cover HR or disciplinary procedures?: No, this workshop focuses on day-to-day culture and communication rather than formal HR processes, which should be handled according to your organisation's own policies.

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