Contemporary Issues in the Early Years
Working Collaboratively for Children
2nd Edition
Published on 28. May 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-85396-323-0 (ISBN)
Description
'The book has been extensively revised to take account of recent legislation in education, health and social services, and includes a new chapter on children's rights. It brings together the views of many of the most prominent and well-respected figures in the early years sector' - Nursery World
Reflecting the work of the Early Childhood Unit at the National Children's Bureau,this book takes a multidisciplinary approach to work with young children, and looks at the interplay between policy, research and practice. Its central themes are equality of opportunity for all children, and access to good quality services that meet their individual needs.
Reflecting the work of the Early Childhood Unit at the National Children's Bureau,this book takes a multidisciplinary approach to work with young children, and looks at the interplay between policy, research and practice. Its central themes are equality of opportunity for all children, and access to good quality services that meet their individual needs.
Reviews / Votes
'The book has been extensively revised to take account of recent legislation in education, health and social services, and includes a new chapter on children's rights. It brings together the views of many of the most prominent and well-respected figures in the early years sector' - Nursery WorldMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Weight
403 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85396-323-0 (9781853963230)
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Person
Gillian Pugh is Chief Executive of Coram Family and a highly respected practitioner in her field.
Content
Introduction - Gillian Pugh
PART ONE: POLICY
A Policy for Early Childhood Services? - Gillian Pugh
Perspectives from Europe - Peter Moss
Defining, Measuring and Supporting Quality - Peter Elfer and Dorothy Wedge
Respecting the Right of Children to Be Heard - Gerison Lansdown
PART TWO: PRACTICE
Curriculum in the Early Years - Tricia David
Observing and Assessing Young Children - Mary Jane Drummond and Cathy Nutbrown
Why Understanding Cultural Differences Is Not Enough - Iram Siraj-Blatchford
Meeting Special Needs in the Early Years - Sheila Wolfendale and Janine Wooster
Quality for the Under-Threes - Dorothy Selleck and Sue Griffin
Working as a Team - Margy Whalley
Working with Parents - John Rennie
PART THREE: TRAINING
Training to Work in the Early Years - Denise Hevey and Audrey Curtis
PART ONE: POLICY
A Policy for Early Childhood Services? - Gillian Pugh
Perspectives from Europe - Peter Moss
Defining, Measuring and Supporting Quality - Peter Elfer and Dorothy Wedge
Respecting the Right of Children to Be Heard - Gerison Lansdown
PART TWO: PRACTICE
Curriculum in the Early Years - Tricia David
Observing and Assessing Young Children - Mary Jane Drummond and Cathy Nutbrown
Why Understanding Cultural Differences Is Not Enough - Iram Siraj-Blatchford
Meeting Special Needs in the Early Years - Sheila Wolfendale and Janine Wooster
Quality for the Under-Threes - Dorothy Selleck and Sue Griffin
Working as a Team - Margy Whalley
Working with Parents - John Rennie
PART THREE: TRAINING
Training to Work in the Early Years - Denise Hevey and Audrey Curtis