TY - BOOK AU - Siraj, Iram, AU - Hallet, Elaine, TI - Effective and caring leadership in the early years SN - 9781446255353 (pb) AV - LB 2822.6 .Si76 2014 PY - 2014///] CY - Los Angeles PB - SAGE KW - Early childhood education KW - Educational leadership N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-159) and index N2 - 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 ER -