Nursery World - Leadership: Part 1

In the first of a four-part series, Verity Campbell-Barr and Caroline Leeson consider the leadership models available to managers

Leadership as a concept is a relatively new phenomenon in the early years. Leadership theory has been around since Plato (who spoke of a guardian class) and has evolved from a focus on character traits to effecting transformational change in organisations. Much of this is written with very different business models in mind from those we see in the early years sector.

The role of a ‘leader’ is also subject to many different interpretations – often heavily influenced by current policy. And in the early years, which deals in the emotive subject of children and their chances in life, the expectations and accountability of leaders are increasing.

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