Effective and Caring Leadership in the Early Years

Elaine Hallet author Iram Siraj author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:13th Nov '13

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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.
 

′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
This is an important text for anyone studying a course on Early Childhood, existing and aspiring leaders, graduate early years leaders and those training to work in settings, school, children′s centres and children′s  services. -- Martine Horvath

ISBN: 9781446255353

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 310g

176 pages