'[T]his book has been well planned and provides information which is relevant for students and teachers alike in supporting teaching and learning. In particular, the practical aspects of group tasks and discussion points enable the reader to develop their reflective skills through the knowledge gained' - ESCalate
'This informative and thought-provoking collection of essays brings together theory, policy and practice for practitioners working with children aged from birth to three years old...It would be a great resource for students' - Nursery World
'This is a very well edited collection easily accessible to everyone involved in the early years, with the common thread being the holistic nature of very young children's learning. Using the contents of the different chapters for reflection and analysis, those implementing the new Early Years Foundation Stage will be able to promote and enhance children's development and learning experiences and certainly their own practices...This book powerfully reminds readers of what is at the heart of their care and learning interactions with babies and young children' - Professor Emeritus Janet Moyles, Play Consultant
With a focus on the most critical years in a young child's development, this book brings together the essential theory, policy and practice for everyone working with young children. Concentrating on the 0 to 3 age range, the book considers all relevant legislation such as Every Child Matters and the new Early Years Foundation Stage.
The content is organized into four sections:
- development and learning;
- policy to practice;
- leadership and management;
- establishing effective relationships.
Examining the influence of policy on practice, issues covered include the stages of child development, observing young children, making partnerships with parents, building relationships within and between teams, working in a multi-agency way and creating a caring and stimulating environment.
To illustrate practice and aid reflection, the chapters have:
- chapter objectives;
- case studies;
- group tasks;
- discussion points;
- recommendations for further reading;
- useful websites.
Suitable for all early years students and practitioners, it is a must-have resource.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Claire Mould
1. Birth to Three Development and Learning
Introduction
1 The holistic development of babies and young children
2 Understanding how babies develop and learn through documenting their learning journeys - Kate Wagner
3 Developing an appreciation of babies and young children’s behaviour – why do they do what they do? - Jane Bulkeley
2. Birth to Three Policy to Practice - Frances Morton
Introduction
4 How current policy can link to holistic learning
5 Managing legislation and policies - Rebecca Morton
6 Establishing efficient self evaluation tools - Mike Carter
3. Effective Leadership and Management of Birth to Three Learning Environments - Jan Foreman
Introduction
7 Developing and sustaining a successful birth to three learning environment
8 Leading effective birth to three teams - Lynn Beckett
9 Working in a multi-agency way - Jan Foreman and Claire Mould
4. Establishing Effective Relationships - Sue Ford
Introduction
10 Establishing Effective Relationships with colleagues
11 Establishing Effective Relationships with parents - Karen Graham
12 Establishing Effective Relationships with babies and young children - Jillian Woodcock and Karen Southern
Reflective comment: Hilary Fabian - Debra Wickett
About the Author :
Hilary Fabian is the Programme Leader of Education and Childhood Studies at the North East Wales Institute, and has a strong interest in educational transitions. Claire Mould is Director of SCALchemy Training and Development Ltd and an executive committee member of TACTYC, a national early years organization.
Review :
′[T]his book has been well planned and provides information which is relevant for students and teachers alike in supporting teaching and learning. In particular, the practical aspects of group tasks and discussion points enable the reader to develop their reflective skills through the knowledge gained′ - ESCalate
′This informative and thought-provoking collection of essays brings together theory, policy and practice for practitioners working with children aged from birth to three years old...It would be a great resource for students′ - Nursery World
THE TEXT IS VERY ACCESSIBLE FOR A RANGE OF STUDENTS STUdYING YOUNG CHILDREN. There are clear themes that link with undergraduate modules,across policy,to implementing practice.particularly helpful for students to apply theory to applications with good suggestions for observation and principles of effective practice. The text also enables students to conceptualize scenarios via relevant case studies in each chapter and key discussion points for reflection.
the academic level of writing is quite high for level three students, but the content and case studies have been useful to support me planning my lessons related to children′s learning.
This informative and thought-provoking collection of essays brings together theory, policy and practice for practitioners working with children aged from birth to three years old and provides some useful case studies, points for reflection and discussion points in the usual Sage style. It is useful for students on Foundation degrees. The content, if anything, may be considered to be a little bit too general.
Recommended to year one students to aid understanding of children′s development.
A very good text that I have recommended to the Level 3 Students
I will recommend this book to students. It makes clear links to theory and the case studies and group tasks are particularly helpful to help students link theory to practice. The presentation of this book is worth mentioning as the photos and discussion points break up the text which I think, particularly new students, will feel comfortable with.
This book has been recommended for those student completing the working with families module
Provides a good basic knowledge of development and learning. A good and appropriate text for students starting Early Years courses.
This text provides information on some key concerns for early years practitioners. It poses questions and activities to encourage reflection. Clear links are made between theory, policy and practice. A useful general text.
Some information is now dated (ECM)
Group tasks, case studies and reflection points are useful for seminar use.
This is an excellent general text, which is very accessible for students on both undergraduate and post graduate courses, as well as for those already working in the sector.
Excellent, practical resource for foundation degree students
Good range of case studies enable the students to enhance their reflective practice. The further reading, and links to websites serves to extend their practice. Overall a well laid out, and accessible text
