Leadership in Early Childhood

With community insistence on quality early childhood programmes in a time of diminishing resources, professionalism has become a major issue in early childhood education. To date, few authors have tackled the task of defining what leadership means in early childhood using technology that practitioners can understand. "Leadership in Early Childhood Education" explores the areas of leadership and associated skills which are considered to be essential for effective leadership in the early childhood field. Drawing on her extensive experience, Jillian Rodd presents a framework for understanding the demands of leadership and for developing skills that are relevant to the early childhood context, including: communication and interpersonal skills; building and leading an early childhood team; decision-making; conflict management; implementing change; working with parents; and using research as a means of informed decision-making. This book aims to provide a practical resource for those who want to understand the nature and role of leadership in early childhood.