Linda Miller & Carrie Cable 
Professionalization, Leadership and Management in the Early Years 

With the rapid change experienced by the Early Years Workforce over recent times, this book considers what constitutes professionalization in the sector, and what this means in practice. Bringing a critical perspective to the developing knowledge and understanding of early years practitioners at various stages of their professional development, it draws attention to key themes and issues.

Chapters are written by leading authorities, and provide case studies, question and discussion points to facilitate critical thinking.

Topics covered include:

– constructions of professional identities

– men in the early years

– multi-disciplinary working in the early years

– professionalization in the nursery

– early childhood leadership and policy

Written in an accessible style and relevant to all levels of early years courses, the book is highly relevant to those studying at Masters level, and has staggered levels of Further Reading, that encourage reflection and progression.

Table of Content

The Changing Face of Professionalism in the Early Years – Linda Miller and Carrie Cable

PART ONE: LEADING, MANAGING AND NEW PROFESSIONAL IDENTITIES

Leading and Managing in the Early Years – Mary E. Whalley

Challenging Identities: A Case for Leadership – Christine Woodrow

Early Years Professionalism: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities – Dorothy Mc Millan and Glenda Walsh

Child Care Practitioners and the Process of Professionalization – Jan Peeters and Michel Vandenbroeck

Working in Multidisciplinary Teams – Sue Greenfield

PART TWO: TOWARDS A NEW PROFESSIONALISM IN THE EARLY YEARS

Constructions of Professional Identity – Gill Mc Gillivray

Contested Constructions of Professionalism within the Nursery – Jayne Osgood

Where Are the Men? A Critical Discussion of Male Absence in the Early Years – Guy Roberts-Holmes and Simon Brownhill

Towards Professionalism/s – Iris Duhn

A New Professionalism – Carrie Cable and Linda Miller