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Understanding what works with leadership development in the early years

Dr Mona Sakr, associate professor of early childhood at Middlesex University, says there is an urgent need to understand what works when it comes to developing leaders in the sector.
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PHOTO: Adobe Stock

We are seeing an increasing focus on leadership and leadership development in the early years (EY) sector.

With initiatives such as the National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership, as well as leadership coaching funded as part of the Department for Education EY COVID recovery plan, there is an urgent need to understand what works when it comes to developing leaders in the sector.

What kinds of leadership development make the most difference for improving outcomes for the children and families we serve as a sector?

As part of our research on the current realities and potentials of leadership development in the UK EY sector, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, we have examined what we know so far about high-quality leadership development.

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