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.
An excellent book to study the roles of early childhood leaders and the characteristics of different models of leadership in early childhood.
Particularly liked the practitioner's views throughout the text. Ideal reference text as easy to dip in and out of.
This book supports those learners who are ready to take the next steps from working in a setting to a more senior leadership and management role. It is recommended reading for the Foundation Degree students in their second year.
The book provide practical exercises and reflection opportunities to support students' learning.
It matches one of the module specification for our programme
Good focus on reflection. Good chapter on leading through a period of change - essential in Early Years
Found this book great for supervision and management teaching in the early years
very clear and analytical text which explores many of the current and relevant isssues in leading and managing in early years- particularly in multi agency contexts.
Provides a valuable focus on evidence and feedback from leaders of integrated centres. I found the chapters on leading in a time of change and reflective practice and action learning particularly useful and relevant to the issues facing today's leaders. The book is clearly written and provides an excellent theoretical basis to debates around developments in integrated services.
A chance for graduate leaders to get to grips with the key themes od leading and managing in the Early Years. Should form part of the graduate leaders library.
Good general information about managing and leading in early years - nothing specifically for playworkers so would only suggest as supplemental copy.
