Australian early childhood professional's perspectives of factors that influence the role of the educational leader

Research has indicated a significant link between leadership and high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC). Consequently, the role of the educational leader was established by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) through the inception of the National Quality Framework in 2012. The role of the educational leader was established to improve the quality of ECEC services in Australia. However, thirteen years on, there is still a lack of understanding about the requirements of the role and the impact that educational leaders have on the provision of quality ECEC.