Effective Leadership And Management In The Early Years

Author : Janet Moyles
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-11-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335230051

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‘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 : Moyles, Janet
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335221011

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This book covers key topics such as diversity, bereavement and effective nutrition for children. It offers a unique collection from leading international education specialists in the field.

Author : Jane Cook
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Early childhood education
ISBN : 1907241426

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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,Elaine Hallet
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446296677

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Effective and Caring Leadership in the Early Years by Iram Siraj,Elaine Hallet Pdf

'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 : Jillian Rodd
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335246816

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EBOOK: Leadership in Early Childhood by Jillian Rodd Pdf

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 : Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Iram Siraj,Laura Manni
Publisher : Institute of Education Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780854737437

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Effective Leadership in the Early Years Sector by Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Iram Siraj,Laura Manni Pdf

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 : Jones, Caroline,Pound, Linda
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335222469

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Leadership And Management In The Early Years: From Principles To Practice by Jones, Caroline,Pound, Linda Pdf

This book encourages practitioners to recognise their active involvement in leadership and management in relation to their work as team leader or team member, and in their work with parents and other professionals, to ensure appropriate and effective provision for young children.

Author : Carol Aubrey
Publisher : SAGE Publications Ltd
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : CORNELL:31924101490757

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Leading and Managing in the Early Years by Carol Aubrey Pdf

`By Exploring the types of leadership programmes or development which is needed to maximise the effectiveness of early childhood leaders, Leading and Managing in the Early Years is extremely useful for any reader researching early childhood issues, for owners, managers and practitioners who are planning to develop distributive leadership in their early years provision in all sectors and for local authority employess involved in developing intergrated centres' - Early Years Update `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 Skilled and effective leadership is essential in early childhood (EC) settings such as nurseries, day care centres, children's centres and in reception classes within schools. This book integrates leadership and management practice with a real understanding of early years settings, looking at the many different models of EC leadership and many different types of settings in which EC leadership operates. This book investigates different concepts and characteristics of EC leadership as well as the roles and responsibilities of EC leaders. It also explores the types of leadership programmes or development which is needed to maximise the effectiveness of EC leaders. Based on work done by Carol Aubrey and her colleagues with groups of local early years leaders from children's centres, foundation units in primary schools, nursery and day care provision, this book is suitable for all those studying and researching early childhood, from Foundation Degree students through Early Years Practitioners to NPQICL participants. It will be useful for 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 and UK editor of Journal of Early Childhood Research.

Author : Carol Aubrey
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446259856

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Leading and Managing in the Early Years by Carol Aubrey Pdf

...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 : Andrea Lancaster,Debbie Garvey
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781905818839

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Leadership for Quality in Early Years and Playwork by Andrea Lancaster,Debbie Garvey Pdf

The definitive guide to developing leadership skills in early years settings, this book will help you to develop a leadership style tailored to your early years setting. Designed to support existing, new and aspiring leaders, it spans all levels of leadership, from organisational and team leadership to practice. It presents key theories of leadership with relevant examples and strategies and is illustrated throughout with case studies, reflective exercises and recommended reading. Once you have read this book, you will be able to plan, implement, sustain, review and evaluate your own and your workplace's improvements to ensure effective leadership, continuous quality improvement and better outcomes for children and families.

Author : June O'Sullivan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781472919052

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Successful Leadership in the Early Years by June O'Sullivan Pdf

June O'Sullivan explores the concept of leadership, particularly with regards to leading Early Years centres. In line with government initiatives, there is growing pressure within the early years sector to create staff who can lead different types of childcare and family settings in order to address two main government targets. Firstly, reducing poverty among families with small children and secondly, increasing educational opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds in order to give them a better start in life. Many say that for this to happen we need people who can lead an effective team of capable, professional colleagues. This is no easy task in the modern Early Years market. O'Sullivan acknowledges the problems and provides ideas and suggestions to address the issues facing leaders so that they are supported to lead us into a future where we can all help make a big difference for a long time.

Author : Jenny B. Barber
Publisher : Outstanding Early Years
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Children
ISBN : 1909280917

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Effective Leadership and Management in the EYFS by Jenny B. Barber Pdf

Author : Mary Moloney,Jan Pettersen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317310877

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Early Childhood Education Management by Mary Moloney,Jan Pettersen Pdf

The Early Childhood Education sector around the world is constantly changing, whether because of the unprecedented demand for ECE services globally, accelerated social change, or the introduction of pedagogical and regulatory practices. Based upon empirical inquiry, Early Childhood Education Management examines the somewhat controversial concept of operating an early childhood service as a business. It challenges the assumption that an early childhood manager does not require specialist knowledge or skill and discusses which attributes an effective manager should possess. In this book, which brings together management theory and practice, Moloney and Pettersen address core issues at the heart of the management role, including the relationship between early childhood policy and broader legislative enactments, as well as issues related to the challenges and development of management skills. The book also draws upon real-life examples from practice in order to offer insight into some of the most common topics and challenges related to management practice in Early Childhood Education, such as business acumen and entrepreneurship, recruitment and selection, financial management and budgeting, supervision, mentoring, staff development, curriculum management, collaborative working, and change management. Written by leading academics with practice experience, the book should be of great interest to researchers, academics and postgraduate students in the field of education, specifically those working in early years and education policy and management. It should also be essential reading for managers working in Early Childhood settings.

Author : Linda Miller,Carrie Cable
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446247891

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Professionalization, Leadership and Management in the Early Years by Linda Miller,Carrie Cable Pdf

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 : Mary E Whalley,Shirley Allen
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780857253286

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Leading Practice in Early Years Settings by Mary E Whalley,Shirley Allen Pdf

To achieve Early Years Professional Status candidates must demonstrate that they have effectively led the professional practice of their colleagues across the 0-5 age range. The second edition of this popular text helps Early Years students and experienced practitioners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to do just that. It explains the nature of leadership and the EYP′s role in promoting good practice and appropriate values and principles. This new edition has been fully revised and updated and includes new chapters on leading practice in a multi-professional context and the leader of practice as an agent of change.