Three Core Beliefs AT LEADING FOR CHILDREN

Underlying our work at Leading for Children (LFC) are three core beliefs that shape our thinking and influence how we approach e ective meetings.

Wisdom. Everyone has knowledge and lived experience to draw and build on while learning new skills and content and when coming together to make decisions and solve problems. Throughout our work, we acknowledge the wisdom of all adults, supporting them to develop trust, shared purpose, and commitment. We believe that people thrive when they feel seen and heard. By intentionally creating the conditions for all voices to be heard, we begin to achieve equity.

Team. Learning with and from each other deepens knowledge and forges strong teams . Together teams can collaborate to ensure continuous and sustainable quality improvement for children’s early care and education.

Modeling. How adults work together models essential practices that support young children’s brain growth and learning in all areas of development. This includes having healthy relationships and interactions, creating safe and nurturing environments, and o ering e ective learning experiences.

In this guide, you’ll notice that we refer to elevating the wisdom of the group, strengthening teams , and using practices in team meetings that model best practices for children.

Let’s think about what engaging meetings might look and sound like when everyone is in the same space:

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