{"product_id":"9781138337961","title":"Democratising Leadership in the Early Years A Systemic Approach","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePen Green Books for Early Years Educators\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eDemocratising Leadership in the Early Years\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Systemic Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMargy Whalley | Karen John | Patrick Whitaker | Elizabeth Klavins | Christine Parker | Julie Vaggers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together valuable insights from research and practice undertaken at the world-famous Pen Green Centre\u003ci\u003e, Democratising Leadership in the Early Years\u003c\/i\u003e illustrates how settings and practitioners can develop and maintain forms of leadership which foster collaborative practices across and within settings and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective leadership is key to establishing socially inclusive and democratic practices and as such, it has become a key concern for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care. Drawing on authors’ first-hand experiences, on systems theory, psychological theory and neuroscience, chapters in this book illustrate the role of highly effective leadership in ensuring that services are accessible, inclusive and innovative. Practical advice will support professionals in overcoming destructive systemic and psychological dynamics to flatten hierarchies, improve relationships, learning and educational outcomes, and to encourage staff, parents, and children to contribute creatively to collaborative enterprises. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessible and insightful, \u003ci\u003eDemocratising Leadership in the Early Years\u003c\/i\u003e will improve understanding of approaches to leadership and support early years practitioners, students and managers as they develop their leadership skills and build capacity within settings and the wider community. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMargy Whalley, CBE was Founder and former Director of Pen Green Centre for Children \u0026amp; Families, Nursery School and Teaching School, UK, and now works as a Research Associate and Education Consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaren John is a Development Pschologist and works as a consultant and mentor of early years leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Whitaker was an Educational Leadership Consultant and Co-developer of the National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership Pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Klavins was Headteacher of an integrated, multi-functional Children’s Centre for 25 years. She now works as an Education Adviser in schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristine Parker is a former primary school Headteacher and currently works at the Pen Green Research Base, UK leading on the Initial Teacher Training programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulie Vaggers is a former nursery school Headteacher and now works as an Educational Consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 October 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781138337961\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63540851015820,"sku":"9781138337961","price":210.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781138337961","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}