TY - BOOK AU - Harrison,Jill AU - Munn,Heather AU - Thistle,Rebecca AU - Harris,Diana AU - Atkins,Louise AU - Whale,Lauren TI - Leadership in early childhood: challenges and complexities SN - 9781529710120 AV - LB1139.23 .H38 2022 U1 - 372.210684 23 PY - 2022/// CY - Los Angeles PB - SAGE KW - Early childhood education KW - Management KW - Educational leadership N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- Exploring leadership theories for driving excellence in early years -- Developing as a leader -- Reflective practice -- Leading collaboratively -- Leading in changing times -- Conflict resolution - a problem-solving approach -- Mentoring to support leadership and excellence in practice -- Finding and using your professional voice N2 - "Leadership can be a challenging and complex area of practice, but this textbook will be your essential guide, teaching you how to master this important skill and find your professional voice. The book considers the challenges of leadership in the early years, exploring both the theoretical aspects, and the skills and tools needed to support and develop leadership and mentoring in practice. You will be encouraged to critically reflect on practice in a global context, looking at vignettes, case studies and reflections from international settings, which will equip you with valuable transferable leadership skills, applicable to any situation in practice"-- ER -