Christine Parker

Patrick Whitaker

Margy Whalley

Karen John

Elizabeth Klavins

Julie Vaggers

Bringing together valuable insights from research and practice undertaken at the world-famous Pen Green Centre, Democratising Leadership in the Early Years illustrates how settings and practitioners can develop and maintain forms of leadership which foster collaborative practices across and within settings and services. Effective leadership is key to establishing socially inclusive and democratic practices and as such, it has become a key concern for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care. Drawing on authors’ first-hand experiences, on systems theory, psychological theory and neuroscience, chapters in this book illustrate the role of highly effective leadership in ensuring that services are accessible, inclusive and innovative. Practical advice will support professionals in overcoming destructive systemic and psychological dynamics to flatten hierarchies, improve relationships, learning and educational outcomes, and to encourage staff, parents, and children to contribute creatively to collaborative enterprises. Accessible and insightful, Democratising Leadership in the Early Years will improve understanding of approaches to leadership and support early years practitioners, students and managers as they develop their leadership skills and build capacity within settings and the wider community.

A Systemic Approach

Democratising Leadership in the Early Years

Managing Schools provides a strategic approach to management in education applying the best and most appropriate industry practices to the new requirements of schools. In particular Managing Schools provides ideal background reading for the Open Learning module in the IM Diploma. It will also provide heads and senior staff food for thought and inspiration for the future. Numerous illustrations and case studies will help readers relate the text to their own experience. There are many books in education management which contribute to the `how to do it' approach. Managing Schools is unique, however, in focussing on the relationships, culture, and the maximization of individual talents, authority, and vision. Managing Schools will stimulate creative practice in the management and leadership of educational institutions by questioning some of the underlying beliefs on which the historical and traditional practices are based. It promotes realistic and critical thinking about the challenges of a fast-changing world. links theory and practice in an area which is of concern to a wide range of managers in education provides a suitable academic and theoretical background to the Open Learning module in the IM's diploma award is written by a well-respected `voice' in the field of educational management

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