Product Description

From leadership skills, to financial management, this fully revised edition of Essential Nursery Management contains real-life case studies and examples of policies and rotas. It will be invaluable to anyone wishing to fully engage with the demanding role of managing any early years settings, whether as part of studying at GNVQ or Foundation degree level or in day-to-day practice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #188250 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

Review
'Throughout the book the author's passion for quality provision for young children and their families shines through. This, coupled with the wealth of practical information makes this a fascinating read for both childcare students and managers.' - Early Years Update

From the Back Cover

"Susan Hay is an outstanding leader in the field of Early Childhood Education. The nursery chain she developed is perceived by the field to be offering outstanding services and her book is written in a way which really speaks to early years practitioners in training and to practitioners in key management roles."

Margy Whalley, Director of the Pen Green Research, Development, Training and Leadership Centre

This new, fully revised edition of Essential Nursery Management recognises the huge changes that have taken place in public policy and parental awareness which have inspired practitioners to strive for quality and sustainability in their child care provision.

Written by a highly acclaimed expert in the field, this practical and accessible book addresses all the critical aspects of effective nursery management, from leadership skills and one-to-one skills, developing and monitoring the curriculum and staff training and appraisals, to astute financial management, marketing strategies and evaluating your nursery's service.

Susan Hay takes a close look at the political and social context in which child care services are provided today and asks:

What do parents expect?

What do employers want for their workforces?

What rights do children have?

How can child care providers work together for the benefit of children and families?

Supported by 'real-life' case-studies, examples of policies, procedures and rotas that can be adapted by the reader, and written with a non-prescriptive approach, this book will be invaluable to anyone wishing to fully engage with the demanding role of managing any early years settings, whether as part of studying at GNVQ or Foundation degree level or in day-to-day practice.

About the Author
Susan Hay was previously Executive Director Europe for Bright Horizons Family Solutions, an international group of nurseries operating in US, UK, Canada and Ireland. She is currently a freelance consultant.