Foundations of Early Childhood

This book introduces all the most important aspects of early years care and education, and helps you develop the key academic skills you need to study at degree level. Each chapter introduces the major concepts and theories which allow you to explore the foundations of key early childhood issues such as: * Children's rights * The Early Years curriculum * How child learn and develop * Health and well-being. They then move on to look as such important topics for study such as: * How to search primary sources, such as policy documents and journals * How to use your personal experience in studying * How to develop critical reading and writing skills With specific learning features designed for different levels of study, this book will be invaluable to students from foundation to degree level.