Leadership: Contexts and Complexities in Early Childhood Education

Intentional leadership changes over time with new research evidence, a rapidly changing policy landscape and the increasing professionalisation of the early childhood sector. Leadership third edition encourages you to question and critically engage with leadership perspectives using your own knowledge, beliefs, values and lived experiences.

Part One focuses on ‘big picture’ issues that give shape to early childhood leadership, and includes discussion of early childhood policy, quality standards, governance, strategic planning, pedagogical leadership, advocacy and leading organisational change.

Part Two covers professional communication, the development of strong relationships with families, engagement with community, financial matters and the establishment of inclusive and ethical workplace cultures. It emphasises two increasingly important leadership dimensions, staff well-being and social justice.

NEW TO THIS EDITION The text has been fully revised, with three new chapters

Chapter 4: Governance
Chapter 6: Educational Leaders and Pedagogical Leadership
Chapter 10: Creating an Ethical Workplace Think Globally and Act Locally sections shine the light on an emerging area of research and/or importance. Think Globally identifies topics from international research and policy analysis; Acting Locally indicates the relevance and implications for Australia.

New Leaders in Practice profiles reflect diversity across gender, culture, age and expertise of those in a range of early childhood contexts across Australia.