Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-217) and index.

Introduction : theorizing leadership in early childhood -- The early childhood leaders' agenda -- Leadership in English early childhood education and care -- Practitioners' understandings of early childhood leadership -- Early childhood leaders' work -- 'I don't like the idea of making a profit ... exploiting those on low wages ...' -- Journeys into leadership -- Mentoring as a leadership strategy -- The challenge of leading multi-agency teams -- Leading in a time of change -- Reflective practice and action learning -- Reflections.

"This second edition of Leading and managing in the early years explores and integrates leadership and management practice with a real understanding of early years settings. Revised and updated, this new edition includes: two new chapters on private day care and reflective practice and action research, further coverage of reflective practice and reflective leadership skills, more on EYPs as well as integrated centre leadership, practical suggestions for working with resistant groups and individuals."--Publisher description.