The New Folk Devils : Muslim Boys and Education in England.

This book focuses upon effective pedagogical leadership and practice in the leadership of learning within early years settings and children’s centres. The book and accompanying DVD of reallife examples of early years leaders provides a framework for reflective thinking and learning for those leading practice and working with children, parents, practitioners, educators, and teachers to reflect upon their leadership of learning practice and consider further their leadership learning and development. It is a professional learning resource for both practicing and aspiring early years leaders, providing a timely response to Government recommendations to develop a knowledgeable workforce of graduate early years leaders. It aims to further leaders and aspiring leaders understanding of leading pedagogy in settings; leading transition to school; leading children’s learning in the outdoor environment; leading a community of learning and practice; leading continuing professional learning; leading creating and sharing knowledge with parents; leading change for transformation and leading creating and sharing reflections. It is essential reading for early years teachers, educators, candidates undertaking Early Years Teacher Status training (EYTS), EYTS and early years programme leaders, graduate and aspiring leaders; and all those involved in teaching and researching in the early years and childhood studies.