Providing a detailed rationale for an holistic approach to learning in the early years, this book explains the theoretical context and highlights the research evidence that supports implementing this method.

Top authors including West-Burnham, Fullan and Hargreaves contribute to this key book on leadership, which has special potential in the Irish market

Deals with topical issues surrounding ethics in child research.

The research-based materials and diverse voices in this guide will develop principals into racially conscious leaders and transform schools into equitable learning environments for all students.

This book shows how questions, not answers, help drive school improvement by applying the principles of quality questioning to four critical leadership functions: maximizing, mobilizing, mediating, and monitoring

Bringing together two core areas of the curriculum, play and literacy, this book offers an innovative approach to examining literacy and language development within the context of children's play.

This book guides trainees through each step of their journey and helps them build the knowledge, confidence and skills to succeed.

"This is a very useful book that covers all the key topics that the students will need to know about. The book is easy to access, and a good mix of theory and practical ideas." -Lisa Jeffery, School of Education, Northampton University

A broad range of contributors explore the key themes and debates surrounding international perspectives on early childhood education and care.