Leading and Managing in the Early Years
- Carol Aubrey - University of Warwick, UK
'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.
This text provides a valuable insight into the complexities associated with leadership and management within early years settings.
This text explores some of the key issues for Early Years Practitioners. Useful references are included.
A good read for those students wishing to progress in childcare. Particularly liked the chapters on reflection.
The text is recommended to students undertaking a final year option module of the same title. The book provides a real life, research context for the challenges of policy, practice and leadership in the sector.
Builds positively on previous edition, with relevant links to case studies and practice evidence.
I have been trialling it with my early years group and they like it.
A detailed book that be useful for students looking to work toward supervisor posts with education. Useful for reflective practice and making changes to practice. Up to date theory and practical help for those moving into the world of management or those dipping their toe in the water for the first time.
A very useful text for those with, and those working towards Early Years Professional Status. It supports current leaders and managers and those aspiring to be so.
A really valuable resource for students where leadership and management are now genuineky being recognised as key to quality provision in the early years. It is good to have reference to EYPS and further encouragement on the value of reflective practice.
Will recommend as supplementary reading for students. Would like more focus on the excellent work taking place within the Foundation Phase in Wales.
