The Early Years Of Leadership

Author : Verity Campbell-Barr
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473953103
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quality and Leadership in the Early Years written by Verity Campbell-Barr and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you need good leaders to achieve good quality or does good quality create good leadership? Quality is a term frequently used to describe early years provision without any further explanation of exactly what this ′quality provision′ looks like or how it can be achieved. This book not only unpicks what is meant by the term ′quality′ in England, across the UK, and beyond, but it does so in the context of how to lead in order to develop and achieve quality. In exploring quality and leadership and the ways in which both terms have been conceptualised from a range of different perspectives you will be able to find a meaning that is right for you and your practice. With chapters covering: · The global interest in quality · The broad nature of early childhood leadership · Reflective evaluation and practice This book will be of interest to setting and room leaders across the early years as well as students studying early childhood or in early years teacher training.

Author : McDowall Clark, Rory
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335246249
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reconceptualizing Leadership In The Early Years written by McDowall Clark, Rory and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the realities of leadership in the early years, examining the challenges and opportunities of the profession.

Author : Iram Siraj
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446296679
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Effective and Caring Leadership in the Early Years written by Iram Siraj and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces an intriguing juxtaposition of "caring" alongside "effective", and it is a thought-provoking book. Including examples of early years leaders on their own reflective learning journeys, it provides a rich source of ideas for relational leadership that are firmly based in research and professional experience.′ - Professor Margaret Carr, University of Waikato, New Zealand Effective and caring leadership is an essential part of raising standards and increasing the quality of learning in early childhood settings. This book explains leadership practices that can make a positive difference to the provision offered and improve outcomes for both children and families. With theoretical, practical and research-informed perspectives, this book: Uses case studies to provide examples of effective leadership Integrates education and care with key practices in effective leadership Explores directional, collaborative, empowering and pedagogical leadership Offers readers opportunity to reflect upon their own leadership practices This is a key text for anyone studying Early Childhood, existing and aspiring leaders, graduate Early Years Leaders and those training to work in settings, schools and children’s services. Professor Iram Siraj is Professor of Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. Dr. Elaine Hallet is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, University of London.

Author : Jane Cook
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781907241420
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Leadership and Management in the Early Years written by Jane Cook and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been written for all leaders and aspiring leaders with responsibility for improving the quality of early years settings. It brings together current research and effective practice to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to: motivate and get the best from your team; identify and develop your personal leadership style; clarify your vision for quality and set realistic but challenging goals; understand anf=d manage change positively; solve problems creatively.

Author : Iram Siraj-Blatchford
Publisher : Institute of Education Press
ISBN 13 : 085473743X
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Effective Leadership in the Early Years Sector written by Iram Siraj-Blatchford and published by Institute of Education Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication takes as its background the radical reforms to services for children following the passing, in England, of The Children Act of 2004 and subsequent Government white paper, Every Child Matters: Change for Children. It argues that the fundamental requirements for leadership for learning in the early years should be provided by considering social contexts, adopting a commitment to collective working, and focusing on improving children's learning outcomes. It is based on the analysis of a wide range of literature on leadership in the early years and information taken from effective early years settings.

Author : Jillian Rodd
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335246818
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book EBOOK: Leadership in Early Childhood written by Jillian Rodd and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2013-01-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership in Early Childhood is a practical resource for early childhood practitioners who want to understand how to create successful childcare and early education settings. Leadership in the early years has moved on in the way it is organised, and this fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the changes affecting leaders in early childhood. This rapid change in the field over the past few years includes moves to professionalise the workforce generally, and this edition recognizes the implications of these developments and revisits some of the concepts and messages. Praised for its excellent overview of early years leadership, accessible writing style and clear links between theory and practice, the fourth edition also includes: Thorough discussion of the leader’s role in moving towards leading/best practice. Reconceptualised coverage of team building to consider working collaboratively as a team at service level, multi disciplinary teams and integrated service provision through multi agency working. A chapter which considers the essential characteristics of leadership in terms of personal qualities, skills and timing related to effective leadership.

Author : Janet Moyles
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335230059
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Effective Leadership and Management in the Early Years written by Janet Moyles and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2006-11-16 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Effective Leadership and Management in the Early Years … is the best analysis of leadership and management that I have come across. It is a highly practical tool and a resource that will enable early years practitioners at different stages of professional development to explore, understand, rate and develop their leadership and management expertise.’ Jillian Rodd, Educational and Developmental Psychologist There has recently been an unprecedented focus on early years care and education, particularly on the impact of the various adults who work and play with children in the birth to five/six-years age range. Staff in early years settings have had to adapt to many changes and demands, locally and nationally, from local authorities and national government, and none more so than those who suddenly find themselves in a leadership and management role in increasingly complex small early years businesses and settings, often without formal training or qualifications. The book is unique in providing not only a thorough analysis of the leader and manager’s role and presenting it as a typology, but also in offering a clear and in-depth view of that role. It also presents ways in which the leader and manager can undertake self-evaluation or work alongside a peer to understand their own strengths and challenges more readily. The book conceptualises effective leadership and management as a tree, with the four key ‘branches’ of effective leadership and management defined as: Leaderships Qualities Management Skills Professional Attributes Personal Characteristics and Attitudes Effective Leadership and Management in the Early Years is an essential tool for all those who lead and manage within early years settings, which they can use for evaluating their effectiveness.

Author : Carol Aubrey
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446259854
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Leading and Managing in the Early Years written by Carol Aubrey and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-05-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ...a major contribution to the limited literature and research on leadership in childhood education.′ - Professor Tony Bush, Editor of Educational Management, Administration and Leadership. ′This important book focuses clearly on evidence, describing the realities of leading and managing settings in times of rapid policy changes. Carol Aubrey manages to combine theory, research and practice in a book that will be invaluable to a new generation of early years professionals.′ - Angela Anning, Emeritus Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Leeds, UK ′..skilfully draws on sound empirical research to present a grounded theory model for leadership in early years education. ....of interest to researchers, students and practitioners internationally.′ - Professor Nithi Muthukrishna, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa This Second Edition of Leading and Managing in the Early Years explores and integrates leadership and management practice with a real understanding of early years settings. Revised and updated, this new edition includes: - Two new chapters on private day care and reflective practice and action research - Further coverage of reflective practice and reflective leadership skills - More on EYPS as well as integrated centre leadership - Practical suggestions for working with resistant groups and individuals. Carol Aubrey investigates different concepts and characteristics of Early Childhood (EC) leadership as well as the roles and responsibilities of EC leaders. She also explores the types of leadership programmes or development which are needed to maximise the effectiveness of EC leaders. This book is essential reading for students in Early Childhood courses, Early Years Practitioners and local authority employees involved with the integrated centres initiative. Carol Aubrey is Professor of Early Childhood Studies at the University of Warwick.

Author : Linda Miller
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446247899
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Professionalization, Leadership and Management in the Early Years written by Linda Miller and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the rapid change experienced by the Early Years Workforce over recent times, this book considers what constitutes professionalization in the sector, and what this means in practice. Bringing a critical perspective to the developing knowledge and understanding of early years practitioners at various stages of their professional development, it draws attention to key themes and issues. Chapters are written by leading authorities, and provide case studies, question and discussion points to facilitate critical thinking. Topics covered include: - constructions of professional identities - men in the early years - multi-disciplinary working in the early years - professionalization in the nursery - early childhood leadership and policy Written in an accessible style and relevant to all levels of early years courses, the book is highly relevant to those studying at Masters level, and has staggered levels of Further Reading, that encourage reflection and progression.

Author : Rodd, Jillian
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335263704
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Leading Change In Early Years written by Rodd, Jillian and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading Change in the Early Years focuses on the type of leadership skill needed for leading the reform and change agendas that challenge the early years sector.