Contemporary Issues in the Early Years
5th Edition
Published on 21. October 2009
Book
Hardback
236 pages
978-1-84787-592-1 (ISBN)
Description
Written and edited by leading practitioners and researchers in early childhood, this new edition of Pugh and Duffy's highly regarded book provides a critical examination of key issues in the field. The fifth edition is extensively revised to emphasise the role of multi-agency working in responding effectively to the needs of children and families.
Written with the new Early Years Foundation Stage and the Early Years Professional Status requirements in mind, the new edition of this best-selling book includes fully updated coverage of policy and research, practice, and workforce issues, as well as four brand new chapters on:
- Children's Centres
- Health services in the early years
- Leading and working in multiagency teams
- Quality in early childhood education
This book is essential reading for students on early childhood studies courses, PGCEs and early years foundation degrees, and multi-agency team-workers in early childhood services provision.
Dr Gillian Pugh is Visitor Professor at the Institute Education and former chief excutive of Coram Family.
Bernadette Duffy is Head of Centre at Thomas Coram Centre for Children and families in Camden.
Written with the new Early Years Foundation Stage and the Early Years Professional Status requirements in mind, the new edition of this best-selling book includes fully updated coverage of policy and research, practice, and workforce issues, as well as four brand new chapters on:
- Children's Centres
- Health services in the early years
- Leading and working in multiagency teams
- Quality in early childhood education
This book is essential reading for students on early childhood studies courses, PGCEs and early years foundation degrees, and multi-agency team-workers in early childhood services provision.
Dr Gillian Pugh is Visitor Professor at the Institute Education and former chief excutive of Coram Family.
Bernadette Duffy is Head of Centre at Thomas Coram Centre for Children and families in Camden.
Reviews / Votes
'The strategic overview of policy and practice presented in the book gives the reader an opportunity to review progress from a range of different perspectives and provides a welcome opportunity to stand back and reflect on the big picture....The information is concise, up-to-date and accessible' - Early Years Update'The information in part one is invaluable to anyone requiring the most up to date developments in national policy' - Early Years Online
'This text is key reading for EYPs, multi-agency teamworkers, students on Early Childhood Courses, PGCEs and Foundation Degrees' - Early Years Educator
More details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
592 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84787-592-1 (9781847875921)
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New editions
Gillian Pugh | Bernadette Duffy
Contemporary Issues in the Early Years
Book
10/2013
6th Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
€138.00
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Gillian Pugh | Bernadette Duffy
Contemporary Issues in the Early Years
Book
04/2006
4th Edition
SAGE Publications Inc
€106.66
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Persons
Gillian Pugh is Chief Executive of Coram Family and a highly respected practitioner in her field.
Content
Introduction - Bernadette Duffy
PART ONE: POLICY AND RESEARCH
The Policy Agenda for Early Childhood Services - Gillian Pugh
Children's Trusts and Early Years Services: Integration in Action - David Hawker
The World Picture - Tricia David, Sacha Powell and Kathy Goouch
Quality in Early Childhood Education: Evidence for Long-Term Effects - Kathy Sylva and Fiona Roberts
Inspecting and Evaluating the Quality and Standards of Early Years and Childcare Provision - Caroline Jones
PART TWO: PRACTICE
Listening to Young Children: Enabling Children to Be Seen and Heard - Penny Lancaster
The Early Years Curriculum - Bernadette Duffy
The Tools of Assessment: Watching and Learning - Cathy Nutbrown and Caron Carter
Children's Centres - Caron Rudge
The Role of Health in Early Years Services - Kate Billingham and Jacqueline Barnes
Diversity, Inclusion and Learning in the Early Years - Iram Siraj-Blatchford
Meeting Special Needs in the Early Years: An Inclusive Approach - Mary Robinson
Working with Parents - Lucy Draper and Helen Wheeler
PART THREE: WORKFORCE
Training and Workforce Issues in the Early Years - Sue Owen and Gill Haynes
Leading and Working in Multi-Agency Teams - Carol Aubrey
PART ONE: POLICY AND RESEARCH
The Policy Agenda for Early Childhood Services - Gillian Pugh
Children's Trusts and Early Years Services: Integration in Action - David Hawker
The World Picture - Tricia David, Sacha Powell and Kathy Goouch
Quality in Early Childhood Education: Evidence for Long-Term Effects - Kathy Sylva and Fiona Roberts
Inspecting and Evaluating the Quality and Standards of Early Years and Childcare Provision - Caroline Jones
PART TWO: PRACTICE
Listening to Young Children: Enabling Children to Be Seen and Heard - Penny Lancaster
The Early Years Curriculum - Bernadette Duffy
The Tools of Assessment: Watching and Learning - Cathy Nutbrown and Caron Carter
Children's Centres - Caron Rudge
The Role of Health in Early Years Services - Kate Billingham and Jacqueline Barnes
Diversity, Inclusion and Learning in the Early Years - Iram Siraj-Blatchford
Meeting Special Needs in the Early Years: An Inclusive Approach - Mary Robinson
Working with Parents - Lucy Draper and Helen Wheeler
PART THREE: WORKFORCE
Training and Workforce Issues in the Early Years - Sue Owen and Gill Haynes
Leading and Working in Multi-Agency Teams - Carol Aubrey