Effective and Caring Leadership in the Early Years

′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
An excellent and accessible overview of leadership in the Early Years -- Dr louise Kay * drupal *
This text covers a range of interesting topics including Effective Leadership in the Early Years Sector. -- Miss Jackie Sumner * drupal *
Useful book for undergraduate early years students -- Miss Lorna Wardle * drupal *
This is an easy to read text book that clearly explains every possible scenario associated with leadership in early years. it has some lovely case studies and questions for students and tutors to use to aid understanding of the issues. -- Mr Denise Nannetti * drupal *
The usual high standard from both Sage and Iram Siraj-Blatchford. I particularly liked the chapters on the different types of leadership. For my students a little more commentary around current research/thinking would benefit, but it is a practical and valuable book for students and practitioners alike. -- Mr Mark Wilkins * drupal *
Highly recommend this author and she has not us down with this book either. The book has a clear layout with excellent case studies to support independent study. -- Mrs Angela Mahon * drupal *
This is a fantastic resource for Foundation Degree students. It invites students to consider leadership in a variety of ways, and students find it easy to read and understand. Highly recommended. -- Mrs Anna Colgan * drupal *
trainees on our early years teacher programme will be recommended to read this publication to enhance the taught sessions on leading and supporting teams. -- Mrs Caroline Wright * drupal *
this is a very good guidance for all practitioners working in children′s centres and family support centres. -- Mrs Caroline Wright * drupal *
This book is to form part of the recommended reading list for our Early Leaders Programme. A good read for all those who lead and support others in children′s centres or other family support settings. -- Mrs Caroline Wright * drupal *
An interesting book, that links leadership to a caring, nurturing role. Written in an easy to access format. -- Mrs Claire Pescott * drupal *
This book is power-packed with theories that are grounded in research and professional practice.
Excellent integration of caring alongside effective, so relevant to early years practitioners.
The case studies along with the questions for reflection are excellent, indeed that have been successfully used in seminars to stimulate debate. -- Mrs Denise Salter * drupal *
Very good text for students studying to achieve their Early Years Teacher Status qualification. -- Mrs Janice Grinstead * drupal *
Easy to read and insightful text. Will support students to think about alternative elements in practice within leadership! -- Mrs Louise Atkins * drupal *
An overview of leadership to support quality early years practice. The reflective journies allow students to consider alternative elements of practice -- Mrs Nikki Fairchild * drupal *
Excellent - such a relevant and thought provoking perspective. -- Mrs Sarah Barton * drupal *
Really easy to read and useful text. Particularly liked the case studies which added depth and clarified learning for those students who will eventually be leading practice -- Mrs Tanya Richardson * drupal *
This book extends and supports understandings of leadership which are essential for any early years professional. -- Ms Denise Kingston * drupal *
The course has finished now and wont be run again however the new qualification The Early Years Educator will adopt this book. -- Ms Lisa Oneill * drupal *
Clear and accessible for undergraduate students -- Sally Payne * drupal *
No longer delivering this unit -- Sasha Pleasance * drupal *