Effective Leadership in the Early Years Sector : The Eleys Study

by Siraj-Blatchford, Iram; Manni, Laura

• ISBN13: 9780854737437
• ISBN10: 085473743X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-31
• Publisher: Stylus Pub Llc

Summary

This publication takes as its background the radical reforms to services for children following the passing, in England, of The Children Act of 2004 and subsequent Government white paper, Every Child Matters: Change for Children. It argues that the fundamental requirements for leadership for learning in the early years should be provided by considering social contexts, adopting a commitment to collective working, and focusing on improving children's learning outcomes. It is based on the analysis of a wide range of literature on leadership in the early years and information taken from effective early years settings.

Author Biography

Iram Siraj-Blatchford is Professor of Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, University of London.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Policy Advisor for Research GTCE

Acknowledgements

List of Abbreviations

Introduction

The Key Characteristic of Caring and Effective Settings

Methodology of the ELEYS Study

The Challenge of Developing Leadership in the Early Years

Defining Leadership for Learning in the Early Years

Effective Leadership Practices Identified in the Settings

Summary and Conclusions

Notes

Bibliography

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