'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:

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

Iram Siraj is Professor of Child Development & Education at the University of Oxford. She is Adjunct Professor at the University of Stavanger, Norway, and Visiting Professor at University College London and the University of Wollongong, Australia. Iram's research projects have included leading on the Evaluation of the Foundation Phase across Wales and she is  a principal investigator of the major DfE 17 -year study on Effective Pre-school, Primary and Secondary Education (EPPSE 3-16, 1997-2014) and of the influential Researching Effective Pedagogy in the Early Years project (REPEY). She has led on longitudinal studies/RCTs as a principal investigator in a number of countries including the UK, Australia and Ireland. She is specialist adviser to the House of Commons Select Committee on early education and has undertaken reviews of the Foundation Phase for the Welsh Govt. and of the workforce for the Scottish Govt. She has published widely.