Assignment title Case study of Professional Leadership in the Early Years. Purpose of this assignment To enhance your own leadership styles and qualities within a multi-disciplinary context in relation to the individual needs of children, whilst working in an Early Years setting Task 1 (LO 1,2,4) You will provide an academic response to the following case study with professional early years knowledge and understanding of an Early Years setting: You are the assistant manager of an early years setting, and need to prepare your team for the onset of the newly proposed 30 hour free provision for childcare in your local area. You currently have 4 full time level 3 qualified members of staff, a cook & cleaner. Your opening hours are from 7.30 – 6pm. You are registered to take a maximum of 26 children. You are located in the Crumpsall area of Manchester. You need to consider the demographics and needs of your nursery, current children's additional needs. You will need to carefully consider how you will deploy your current team and current links to external agencies. Throughout this case study you will clearly evaluate your approach to your leadership and professionalism during this period of transition and the impact this transition has on the quality of care provided. Evidence checklist Summary of evidence required by student Evidence presented Task 1 LO 1,2 & 4 An academic case study on managerial concepts of working in an Early Years setting. You will produce a written report of 2,000 words that identifies your knowledge and understanding of working in an Early Years setting. 1 Examine the concept of professionalism and articulate the significance of a multi-professional approach to practice 2 Understand the ways in which the wider political and economic climate impinges on the children's life experience both at home and within the care settings 4 Analyse effectiveness of the models and styles of leadership in early years. In order to achieve the LO you are required to write an academic response to the case study which will include the following:- 1. Observe and evaluate the concept of working within an early years profession setting that demonstrates your professionalism whilst articulating the significance of a multi-professional approach to practice within the Early Years sector. 2. Analyse how the wider political and economic climate impinges on the children's life experience both at home and within the care settings