As early years teachers and practitioners, we are currently living the big political debates about the challenges of balancing the health with the wealth of the nation every time we step inside a nursery.
Despite generating kind and positive support from both parents and colleagues, I’ve been astonished by the lack of leadership and empathy from our Minister of State for Children and Families. Perhaps Ms Ford is working tirelessly behind the scenes but, in my book, strong leadership is about being brave, telling the story of what is happening and sometimes saying the unsayable.
In my recent book, The A-Z of Early Years, two chapters focus on Kindness and Leadership and right now, we all need a good dose of both. It’s no secret, being kind is good for your health.
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