From Survive to Thrive


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Theory meets practical tips in this guide for leaders of early childhood programs




Effective Leadership, Management and Supervision in Health and Social Care


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This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the areas of leadership, management and supervision for line managers, supervisors and senior practitioners Taking a problem-solving approach, the book explores different aspects of leadership and management including personal effectiveness, managing and leading supervision, managing training and development, managing resources and leading and developing a team. A precise review of each project area is linked to a set of audit tools that a manager can mobilise in order to review team and personal effectiveness and develop practice.




EBOOK: Leadership in Early Childhood


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Leadership in Early Childhood is a practical resource for early childhood practitioners who want to understand how to create successful childcare and early education settings. Leadership in the early years has moved on in the way it is organised, and this fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the changes affecting leaders in early childhood. This rapid change in the field over the past few years includes moves to professionalise the workforce generally, and this edition recognizes the implications of these developments and revisits some of the concepts and messages. Praised for its excellent overview of early years leadership, accessible writing style and clear links between theory and practice, the fourth edition also includes: Thorough discussion of the leader’s role in moving towards leading/best practice. Reconceptualised coverage of team building to consider working collaboratively as a team at service level, multi disciplinary teams and integrated service provision through multi agency working. A chapter which considers the essential characteristics of leadership in terms of personal qualities, skills and timing related to effective leadership.







Supervision and Leadership in Childcare


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Unique new textbook introducing the key principles and practices in management, supervision and team leadership in the context of Early Childhood Care and Education in Ireland. Specifically written to reflect the newly migrated FETAC Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education award. Illustrates how the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework, Aistear, and the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, Siolta, are central to and inform the scope of the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor. Presents the key skills essential to effective childcare management: communication with key stakeholders, time management, organisational skills, knowledge of current legislation and best practice guidelines. Details the role of the supervisor in establishing, maintaining and reviewing standards and quality in an ECCE setting. Analyses the role and responsibilities of a supervisor and promotes self-awareness of personal attributes and skills required. Introduces personnel management themes such as motivation, support, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback. Shows how to create and implement policies and procedures and how to develop strategies for overcoming common challenges and problems. Written in an accessible style Written For: FETAC Level 6 Supervision in Early Childhood Care FETAC Level 6 Team Leadership Unique new textbook introducing the key principles and practices in management, supervision and team leadership within the context of Early Childhood Care and Education in Ireland. Specifically written to reflect the newly migrated FETAC Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education award. Illustrates how the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework, Aistear, and the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, Siolta, are central to and inform the scope of the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor. Presents the key skills essential to effective childcare management: communication with key stakeholders, time management, organisational skills, knowledge of current legislation and best practice guidelines. Details the role of the supervisor in establishing, maintaining and reviewing standards and quality within the ECCE setting. Analyses the role and responsibilities of a supervisor and promotes self-awareness of personal attributes and skills required. Personnel management themes such as motivation, support, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback are introduced. Shows how to create and implement policies and procedures and to develop strategies for overcoming common challenges and problems. Written in an accessible style




Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals


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"Being a team player is not always easy, but it is necessary as an early childhood professional. When everyone is committed to being part of a strong team, your program will be a more functional, loving place where children thrive. Filled with self-assessments, tips, team building exercises, and reflection questions to optimize your knowledge, this resource will help you work more effectively with your colleagues and be part of a supportive work environment."--Publisher.




Learning to Lead, Second Edition


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Learning to Lead combines theory and practice with important topics such as human development, diversity, anti-bias, and social change. New to this edition is information on leadership connections in school-age care and nurturing leadership in children. Each chapter is designed to prompt self-evaluation and personal leadership development.




Medical Emergencies in Early Childhood and School-Age Settings


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Updated 2015 American Heart Association CPR & ECC guidelines. Get tips on prevention, advice on when to call paramedics, and crucial step-by-step instructions for a medical emergency. Spiral-bound to quickly find what you need and to stay open in an emergency. Reviewed by medical experts for accuracy.




Supervision in Early Childhood Education


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Written for practitioners who must supervise staff from a wide variety of educational and cultural backgrounds, this pioneering volume was the first to provide guidelines and practical suggestions for staff training and development in early childhood settings. Now this resource has been completely updated to reflect the many notable changes that have taken place in the early childhood field. The new Second Edition includes special attention to issues of diversity; a number of promising new staff development and evaluation practices; greater emphasis on career ladders and lattices; a focus on the importance of collaboration among staff, and between supervisors and staff members; relevant NAEYC accreditation criteria at the end of several chapters; and a new chapter on "Caring Knowing and Imagining".