{"product_id":"9781446255353","title":"Effective and Caring Leadership in the Early Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e'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.' \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Professor Margaret Carr, University of Waikato, New Zealand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEffective 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith theoretical, practical and research-informed perspectives, this book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses case studies to provide examples of effective leadership \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates education and care with key practices in effective leadership \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores directional, collaborative, empowering and pedagogical leadership \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers readers opportunity to reflect upon their own leadership practices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Iram Siraj is Professor of Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, University of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Elaine Hallet is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, University of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027559760112,"sku":"9781446255353","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781446255353_p0.jpg?v=1763815658","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781446255353","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}