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Leadership Skills in the Early Years: Making a Difference

Leadership Skills in the Early Years: Making a Difference

by JuneO'Sullivan (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

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Synopsis

June O'Sullivan explores the concept of leadership, particularly with regards to leading Early Years centres. In line with government initiatives, there is growing pressure within the early years sector to create staff who can lead different types of childcare and family settings in order to address two main government targets. Firstly, reducing poverty among families with small children and secondly, increasing educational opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds in order to give them a better start in life. Many say that for this to happen we need people who can lead an effective team of capable, professional colleagues. This is no easy task in the modern Early Years market. O'Sullivan acknowledges the problems and provides ideas and suggestions to address the issues facing leaders so that they are supported to lead us into a future where we can all help make a big difference for a long time.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 176
 Edition: Pap/Psc
 Publisher: Network Continuum Education
Published: 06 Aug 2009
ISBN 10: 1855394707
ISBN 13: 9781855394704

Media Reviews
An excellent book for existing and aspiring leaders across the early years. A good balance of theoretical frameworks alongside practical examples, which really helps to translate what can sometimes be abstract theoretical jargon, into day to day things we do or challenges we face as leaders.

It's refreshing to have a frank, plain English overview of a very complex area. I could immediately identify with many of the challenges and scenarios this book presents and the activities contained within the book make it a resource that can really be brought alive to develop leadership across the early years. A real pleasure to read.
Julie Danzey, Head of Early Years, Merton Council, January 2009
Author Bio
June O'Sullivan is Chief Executive of Westminster Children's Society (WCS), a charity and social enterprise dedicated to providing affordable childcare and education for young children and their families.