Leadershipain the early years is about using your knowledge, skills, personality and experience to positively influence practice.a Every practitioner has the capacity to lead, and in doing so, improve opportunities for children and their families.Examining the various roles of early years practitioners, and the everyday challenges and opportunities they face, this book promotes leadership of early childhood practice by considering the following;aaaaaaaaaWho the leaders are, and what skills they requireaaaaaaaa The variety of ways a practitioner can lead within a settingaaaaaaaa Key roles including theateamaleaderaand theakeyapersonaaaaaaaa How to develop a culture of leadershipaaaaaaaa The importance of working with families and other professionalsaaaaaaaa Improving leading through reflective practice.Whether you are a room leader in an early childhood setting needing support in your leadership skills, a manager of an early childhood business, a leader of a nursery, a leader of practice or studying to become an early years practitioner this book is ideal for helping you improve your leadership skills.