Beautifully written text that discusses key issues surrounding developmental psychology in the early years

This book supports early years' practitioners in understanding their own practice working with young children in greater depth.

An excellent and accessible introductory textbook on diversity and inclusion, covering birth to 8.

Using varied illustrations and case studies of contemporary projects in diverse early childhood contexts, the book addresses specific issues and challenges that you might face when conducting action research in such settings.

Doing Research with Children and Young People introduces researchers to the key considerations involved in working with children and young people.

By examining how young children develop and learn from conception through to the age of eight, this book explores ways to enhance professional practice in the early years. For further discussion and engagement with current issues and hot topics in Early Childhood subscribe to Sheila Nutkin's author blog.

This well-loved book by high-profile authors provides an accessible introduction to the history of early childhood education, featuring a series of 'conversations' with key figures and pioneers.

This book covers early years education and its practitioners, who face such fundamental questions as whether their field of work is a profession at all. The authors recap the early years education debate, and analyze the wider socio-political forces at work.

Best-selling author Tina Bruce on Froebel in contemporary settings and the relevance today of this practice

This comprehensive, up-to-date core text covers all aspects of the early childhood studies course. Throughout, key theories and research findings are highlighted and explored to help readers make links between theory and early years practice.

This fully updated new edition offers a comprehensive, accessible, yet rigorous introduction to the study of Early Childhood that will will add value to any Early Childhood Studies course at both foundation and degree level. It is an indispensable resource for Early Years' students and professionals, whatever their level of expertise.

This popular book covers all the topics needed for an early childhood course and has been fully revised in light of the latest policy developments. It now also includes new chapters on key issues such as early years professional status (EYPS) and personal, social and emotional development.

How is the nature of childhood changing? What challenges do children face as they grow up? This book examines: the impact of new technologies, policy, and early education; poverty, changing family circumstances and living in care; and case studies of childhood in certain African countries, the UK, US, Australia, and, Western and Eastern Europe.

Provides a strong foundation of knowledge about aspects of Early Years education, by summarising the current status and outlying paths of development for now and the future.

Early Learning and Development offers new models of 'conceptual play' practice and theory.

This exciting and original book aims to support early years professionals in facing the constant challenges in creating a balance in what they know is essentially 'right' for birth to five year olds and conforming to the demands made by government and policy makers.

A guide to Early Years managers on Level 4 and degree courses. It features real-life case studies to help you put the theory into action. It includes a chapter on Management and Development of Self.

With a strong focus on practice this is a guide for anyone becoming Early Years Teacher or Educator.