Leading Practice in Early Years Settings

Mary E Whalley has many years′ experience in the Early Years sector, both voluntary and maintained, and currently combines work as an independent consultant with the role of lecturer in Early Years at Harrogate College and Leeds Metropolitan University. She has worked as an EYP tutor / assessor since the pilot phase in 2006 and has a particular research interest in the development of the EYP role.

• Leadership of practice: the role of the Early Years ProfessionalLeadership in the Early Years: a review of the literatureLeadership of equality practiceLeadership of reflective practicePedagogical leadershipThe leader of practice as an agent of changeLeading in partnership with parents and colleaguesLeading practice in a multi-professional contextContinuing professional development