Managing Early Years Settings
Supporting and Leading Teams
- Alison Robins - University of Worcester, UK
- Sue Callan - The Open University
'Through discussion points and case studies, the authors explore the key skills and techniques necessary to effectively lead and manage an early years setting - Nursery Education Plus, as part of their 'Ten of the Best early years professional books' feature.
`This book will make a relevant and helpful contribution in enabling practitioners to explore and understand the different ways in which they can lead and manage across a diverse range of settings and at different levels. Through helpful discussion points and case studies, the book will encourage practitioners to consider both theory and practice, including value based practice and the skills required for working within a new multi-disciplinary environment. A welcome and accessible text for early years practitioners facing the challenges and demands of this new agenda' - Professor Linda Miller, Professor of Early Years, The Open University
Firmly grounded in practice, this book puts children and families at the centre of good early years leadership. There is now considerable emphasis on leadership skills in this sector, as the workforce becomes increasingly professionalized.
The following are considered:
- changes and developments within the early years sector
- the impact of good leadership on children and their families
- effective practice in a variety of settings, including Children's Centres
- value-based leadership, and inspirational leadership
- meeting the challenges
- managing change
- inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working
- working with families and parent groups.
Useful features such as Activities for Continuing Professional Development, Questions for Reflection and Pictures of Practice appear throughout the book.
Those studying for Foundation Degrees, leaders undertaking the National Professional Qualification for Integrated Centre Leadership (NPQICL), those undertaking the management modules for Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) and anyone studying Childhood and Early Childhood will find this book an invaluable aid.
A clearly written text book that allows students to gain an understanding of the issues surrounding management in early years settings
Ideal text to support learning around the subject of managing and mentoring in early years settings.
This text identifies the current context of managing early years settings, it provides effective support for both practitioners and students. Reflection on experience and links to governmental initiatives, policy and legislation further supports the examination of the theoretical frameworks presented.
Good range of relevant topics covered, linked to the development and application of strong practice.
This really is an essential text for those who are embarking on Foundation Degree Studies, or those entering the HNC/D Advanced Practice in Working with Children and Families. The 'Pictures of Practice' are exceptionally good tools for discussion on the practicalitities of being a manager and relating the underpinning theory. Important section on inter agency and multi-disciplinary working for those whom the partnership still remains misty. It is refreshing to identify a text that ensures a balance between the how and why...
This links well with issues regarding policy and legislation and delves into pastures new in early years development
