Effective and caring leadership in the early years / Iram Siraj-Blatchford, Elaine Hallet.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-159) and index.

Explores directional, collaborative, empowering and pedagogical leadership

Integrates education and care with key practices in effective 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. --Amazon.com

'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