A guide to early years practice that examines theories about how children learn best and focuses on how we can support and extend the learning of young children. It discusses Birth to Three Matters, the Childcare Bill and the development of children's centres, and focuses on the Foundation Stage Profile.

Offers researchers in various fields of the biological, physical and medical sciences with the information necessary to prepare, submit for publication, and revise a scientific paper. This book also includes samples of letters to the Editor and responses to the Editor's comments and referees' criticism.

Written to meet the demand for additional support of staff development programmes, this handbook introduces the key issues surrounding this area.

Suitable for students on initial teacher training courses across different phases in the UK, this book covers the important basic skills and issues that students need to consider during their practice, such as planning, classroom organisation, behaviour management and assessment.