Overview

This book champions the unique knowledge, skills and behaviours of early years (EY) practitioners, and shows how they can exercise individuality in response to the diverse needs of children and their families. Fully mapped to the requirements of the new Early Years Lead Practitioner HTQ, this practical guide offers a reflective and challenging stance to critically evaluate the intentions that underpin EY policy and practice, and considers how to reimagine practice in challenging times to remain aligned with child-centred values. Structured to inspire, chapters delve into six key themes: the educator and developer of children, the custodian, the planner, the advocate, the collaborator and the innovator. It includes critical questions, reflective exercises and case studies, enabling readers to directly apply their knowledge to practice and use this text as a comprehensive, one-stop guide. Embracing Change and Developing Leadership in the Early Years Sector is a contemporary guide for early years practitioners and students. It is an essential resource for the new Early Years Lead Practitioner HTQ qualification.

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Author:   Michelle Malomo ,  Emma Laurence (University of Worcester, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9781041055341

ISBN 10:   104105534
Pages:   194
Publication Date:   15 September 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part 1: The Educator and Developer of Children 1. The child at the centre of their development 2. Supporting children to be healthy and well Part 2: The Custodian 3. Understanding, applying, and managing legislation and regulatory frameworks 4. Leading practice to reflect current and emerging social policy Part 3: The Planner 5. It’s Child’s play – playful curricula and spaces 6. Facilitating child-centred practice Part 4: The Advocate 7. Let’s get it right – Safeguarding 8. Childhood: it’s their world – a global and sustainable approach. Part 5: The Collaborator 9. Leading change, practice within organisations 10. Collaboration - the power of multi-agency working Part 6: The Innovator 11. Innovative, appreciative, and impactful research for practice 12. Conclusion

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Author Information

Michelle Malomo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department for Children and Families within the School of Education at the University of Worcester, UK, lecturing on the Foundation Degree in Early Years (0–8, Professional Practice) and the top-up degree in Integrated Working with Children and Families. Emma Laurence is a Lecturer in the Department for Children and Families at the University of Worcester, UK. She is course leader for the BA (Hons) Early Childhood and is also studying there for a PhD in Educational Leadership.

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