1st Edition

Essential Nursery Management A Practitioner's Guide

By Susan Hay Copyright 2008
216 Pages
by Routledge

216 Pages
by Routledge

216 Pages
by Routledge

Written by a highly acclaimed expert in the field, this practical and accessible book addresses all the critical aspects of effective nursery management. From leadership skills and one-to-one skills, developing and monitoring the curriculum; and staff training and appraisals, to astute financial management; marketing strategies and evaluating your nursery's service, this new, fully revised... Read more

1. Who is a Manager and What is Management?  2. Focussing on the Task  3. Leading a Team and Managing a Service  4. Investing in People  5. Being an Ambassador  6. Working to a Plan  7. Reviewing the Service.  Bibliography.  References.  Useful Addresses

Biography

Susan Hay was previously Executive Director Europe for Bright Horizons Family Solutions, an international group of nurseries operating in US, UK, Canada and Ireland. She is currently a freelance consultant.

'Throughout the book the author's passion for quality provision for young children and their families shines through. This, coupled with the wealth of practical information makes this a fascinating read for both childcare students and managers.' - Early Years Update