1st Edition
Democratising Leadership in the Early Years A Systemic Approach
Notes on the Authors
Rationale for this book
Introduction, Karen John
Chapter 1: Applying systems theory to early years leadership, Patrick Whitaker
Chapter 2: Holding the baby: Leadership that inspires and contains ambition and anxiety, Karen John
Chapter 3: Leadership as Activism, Margy Whalley
Chapter 4: Who is taking responsibility? Becoming an authoritative leader, Elizabeth Klavins
Chapter 5: We all have potential to lead because we all have responsibilities, Christine Parker
Chapter 6: Working together or pulling apart? How early years leaders and practitioners can encourage collaborative practice to flourish, Julie Vaggers
Biography
Margy Whalley, CBE was Founder and former Director of Pen Green Centre for Children & Families, Nursery School and Teaching School, UK, and now works as a Research Associate and Education Consultant.
Karen John is a Development Pschologist and works as a consultant and mentor of early years leaders.
Patrick Whitaker was an Educational Leadership Consultant and Co-developer of the National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership Pilot.
Elizabeth Klavins was Headteacher of an integrated, multi-functional Children’s Centre for 25 years. She now works as an Education Adviser in schools.
Christine Parker is a former primary school Headteacher and currently works at the Pen Green Research Base, UK leading on the Initial Teacher Training programme.
Julie Vaggers is a former nursery school Headteacher and now works as an Educational Consultant.
