Open University Press

Introducing clinical supervision What to cover at a first meeting Qualities for a healthy supervision relationship The three function of clinical supervision Active listening and responding skills Six category intervention analysis A problem solving framework Reflective practice and the supervisor Structuring and evaluating clinical supervision sessions Avoiding stress and burnout as a supervisor

Introduction PART ONE: DECONSTRUCTING LEADERSHIP Unravelling leadership in early childhood The personal qualities of leaders in early childhood Theories, models and styles of leadership PART TWO: LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE Leading through communication: Meeting personal needs Leading conflict resolution: From discord to accord Leading decision-making: Transforming vision into action Leading collaboratively: Cultivating collective responsibility Leading professional development: Supervision, mentoring and coaching Leading in changing times PART THREE: SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERS Leading research: Moving quality forward Leading partnerships: Engaging families and communities Leading ethical practice Leading for succession: Building leadership capacity Postscript: An aide-memoire for aspiring leaders in early childhood