Essential Early Years

Covers all aspects of early years theory and practice and child development in an accessible, comprehensive and highly readable way.
Content: About the authors; Introduction; 1 Launching into Learning: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner; 2 The Importance of Health; 3 Language and Literacy; 4 0-3 Years: Working with Young Children; 5 3-5 Years: The Foundation Stage; 6 5-8 Years: Educational Transitions from the Foundation Stage up to KS1; 7 Early Years and ILT; 8 Management, Leadership and Teamwork; 9 Early Years Policy in the 21st Century; 10 Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion; 11 Child Protection; Appendix: Study Skills; Bibliography; Index.
Abstract: Covers all aspects of early years theory and practice and child development in an accessible, comprehensive and highly readable way