A key text to understanding effective leadership, this book explores leadership practices that can make a positive difference to early years provision and improve outcomes for both children and families.

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.′ 
- Professor Margaret Carr, University of Waikato, New Zealand

Effective 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.

With theoretical, practical and research-informed perspectives, this book:

• Uses case studies to provide examples of effective leadership
• Integrates education and care with key practices in effective leadership
• Explores directional, collaborative, empowering and pedagogical leadership
• Offers readers opportunity to reflect upon their own leadership practices

This 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.

Professor Iram Siraj is Professor of Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, University of London.
Dr. Elaine Hallet is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, University of London.

PART ONE: LEADERSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
Introduction
The Early Years Context
The Research Context
PART TWO: EFFECTIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP
Introduction
Directional Leadership: Developing A Shared Vision
Directional Leadership: Effective Communication
Collaborative Leadership: Promoting A Team Culture
Collaborative Leadership: Promoting Parental Collaboration
Empowering Leadership: Promoting Agency in Others
Empowering Leadership: The Process Of Change
Pedagogical Leadership: Leading Learning
Pedagogical Leadership: Leading Reflective Learning
PART THREE: REFLECTIVE LEADERSHIP
Introduction
Leadership Stories
REFERENCES
INDEX