Leading Change in the Early Years
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This resource helps to unpick the principles, processes and practice of effecting change and offers early years professionals a practical guide to the important elements relevant for meeting the political agenda for quality improvement and the professional challenge of effecting responsible change.
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This book is ideal for early years leaders who understand the general principles and practice of leadership, but who are interested in exploring and expanding their understanding and expertise in leading reform and change.
Jillian Rodd is an educational and developmental psychologist and has published widely in the early childhood field throughout the world.
"This is a powerful text that utilises the voices of early years leaders to clearly articulate the challenges of leading change and demonstrate how the sector is rising to that challenge. It is, therefore, an excellent and vital resource for all working in the early years sector and comes at absolutely the right time as the pace of change in the sector continues to be fast flowing."
Dr Caroline Leeson, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies, Plymouth University
"This text draws on research evidence and case studies from practice to support those dealing with change on a daily basis. By encouraging early years professionals to draw on their skills of leadership and interpersonal relationships, Jillian provides clear strategies to enact change. This is a ''must have'' book for all those working in the Early Years."
Nikki Fairchild, Early Years Initial Teacher Training Programme Coordinator, University of Chichester
"At a time when early years practitioners everywhere are feeling pressure to respond to the children''s policy agenda, this accessible guide offers support in implementing and sustaining change. "
Rory McDowall Clark, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood, Worcester University
"Jillian Rodd gives a contemporary view of leadership and change incorporating the latest research from the early years sector. The book provides insight to the complexities of leadership and change, essential understanding for both early years students and practitioners."
Natalie Canning, Lecturer in Education - Early Years, The Open University
"This latest book from Jillian Rodd is very accessible and will be invaluable for existing early childhood leaders, aspiring leaders and tertiary students. I have no doubt this book will be valued as a companion to the acclaimed Leadership in Early Childhood now in the 4th edition."
Kaye Colmer, CEO Gowrie SA
"Rodd''s approach to leading change makes it possible to embrace challenges as opportunities. This book is a ''must read'' for intentional leaders seeking practical strategies for the everyday realities of early childhood settings."
Manjula Waniganayake (PhD), Associate Professor at the Institute of Early Childhood , Macquarie University
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