Democratising Leadership in the Early Years av Margy Whalley, Karen John, Patrick Whitaker, Elizabeth Klavins, Christine Parker, Julie Vaggers

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<P>Bringing together valuable insights from research and practice undertaken at the world-famous Pen Green Centre<I>, Democratising Leadership in the Early Years</I> illustrates how settings and practitioners can develop and maintain forms of leadership which foster collaborative practices across and within settings and services.</P><P></P><P>Effective 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 out