Early Childhood

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an IntroductIon to Early chIldhood StudIES

Second Edition

Edited by Trisha Maynard University of Wales Swansea and nigel Thomas University of Central Lancashire

The Second Edition of this bestselling textbook provides students and practitioners with a broad introduction to, and critical analysis of, the main theories and issues within the field of early childhood studies. The book adopts a multidiscplinary approach and pulls together all the key themes involved in the study of young children and childhood, and successfully demonstrates how these can be translated into practice.

The chapters cover all key aspects of the curriculum, including: the sociololgy of childhood; child health; child development; and the realities of working with children. This thoroughly updated and revised new edition also includes completely new chapters on research with children and leadership in early year sttings.

CONTENTS PART ONE: PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDHOOD \ PART TWO: THE DEVELOPING CHILD \ PART THREE: POLICY AND PROVISION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN \ PART FOUR: DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE PRACTICE

READERSHIP Those involved in the study of childhood; also practitioners and policy makers working with children

May 2009 • 296 pages Cloth (978-1-84787-167-1) • £65.00 Paper (978-1-84787-168-8) • £20.99

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ImPlEmEntIng thE Early yEarS foundatIon StagE

Edited by Ioanna Palaiologou University of Hull

With the advent of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) national framework for educating children from birth to five years, early years workers face fresh challenges. This book deals with the policy and pedagogy surrounding the implementation of the EYFS, and provides examples around the early years learning goals of the EYFS. Ways to plan, implement, observe and evaluate activities for young children from birth to five are discussed, a range of theoretical perspectives is built upon and different ways of delivering the EYFS are explored.

CONTENTS Policy Context \ Pedagogy in Context \ Implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage \ Working in Partnership \ Communication, Language and Literacy \ Personal, Social and Emotional Development \ Problem Solving and Reasoning \ Knowledge and Understanding of the World \ Meeting the EYFS outside the Class \ Creative Development \ Assessment in EYFS \ The Transition from EYFS to KS1

READERSHIP Students on PGCE early years courses; those undertaking any early years or early childhood course or working towards the EYPS award November 2009 • 200 pages Cloth (978-1-84860-126-0) • £65.00 Paper (978-1-84860-127-7) • £20.99

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Early chIldhood

A Guide for Students

Second Edition

Edited by Tina Bruce Roehampton University

Praise for the First Edition :

‘Because it includes new research and guidelines, the book is not just excellent for students but very useful for pre-school practitioners across the board. Highly recommended!’ – SureStart Magazine Designed for students on Early Years Foundation Degrees and Early Childhood courses, early years professionals and teaching assistants, this engaging text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of early childhood. Written and edited by experts, the book clearly explains theory in terms of good practice. Each chapter includes case studies, reflective exercises and suggestions for further reading. This brand new edition has been updated in light of the new Early Years Foundation Stage, and addresses the needs of students working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS). Each chapter has been revised with an emphasis on encouraging reflective practice and there are new chapters on:

personal, social, and emotional development • the Primary Review • EYPS • health and safeguarding children. •

CONTENTS PART ONE: YOU AND YOUR LEARNING \ PART TWO: WORKING WITH CHILDREN \ PART THREE: UNDERSTANDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT \ PART FOUR: THE EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE \ PART FIVE: KEY STAGE 1 \ PART SIx: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT \ PART SEVEN: LEADING AND MANAGING

READERSHIP All early years and early childhood students, early years practitioners and teaching assistants November 2009 • 376 pages Cloth (978-1-84860-223-6) • £65.00 Paper (978-1-84860-224-3) • £21.99

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WEllbEIng from bIrth

Laying the Foundations of Resilience

Rosemary Roberts Centre for Research in Early Childhood, Birmingham

What do we mean by wellbeing? What does it look like as it takes shape in early childhood? And, most importantly, what can we do about it? This book answers these questions in a straightforward, accessible way. Part One offers students and practitioners a strong theoretical framework within which to explore ways of developing and extending their work with children and families, and with each other. Parts Two and Three provide practical strategies based on work involving families from a range of ethnic backgrounds, children’s centre staff, local authority advisers, childminders, additional needs teachers and health visitors.

September 2009 • 176 pages Cloth (978-1-84860-720-0) • £60.00 Paper (978-1-84860-721-7) • £19.99

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Early Childhood

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achIEvIng Early yEarS ProfESSIonal StatuS

Denise Reardon Canterbury Christ Church University

‘Provides candidates with invaluable, deeply thoughtful and effective guidance. With a focus throughout on ensuring success and effecting change through reflection and analysis, this book is essential reading for EYPS candidates on all pathways’ – Viki Bennett, Bath Spa University

The Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) award is aimed at early years practitioners and graduates seeking a career in the early years sector. This book provides advice and guidance on every part of the EYPS process, including:

a clear explanation of what the EYPS is, and why it’s important • how to gain EYPS – looking at the four, six and 15 month part• time validation pathways, as well as the 12 month full-time training pathway a close look at the EYP standards • how to identify the effective characteristics required of the EYP • how to lead, support and mentor early years practitioners. •

CONTENTS Getting Started \ What Is the EYPS Process? \ What Qualities, Knowledge Skills and Understanding Does an EYP Need to Have? \ What is Effective Practice? \ Early Years Effective Practice – Assessment Arrangements, Routines and Communication, Language and Literacy \ Protecting Effective Practice \ Relationships with Children Families and Carers \ Sustaining Team Work and Collaboration and Professional Development Needs \ Going through the Gateway \ Beyond the Gateway \ The Final Stages of the EYPS Validation Process – The Setting Visit \ Concluding Comments

READERSHIP Early years practitioners and early years students, especially those working towards EYPS

April 2009 • 200 pages Cloth (978-1-84787-189-3) • £60.00 Paper (978-1-84787-190-9) • £18.99

ImProvIng SErvIcES for young chIldrEn

From Sure Start to Children’s Centres

Edited by Angela Anning University of Leeds and Mog Ball Freelance Writer and Researcher

This book sets out important insights gained from the National Evaluation of Sure Start. The contributors present the effects of Sure Start from a range of perspectives and explore the successful and problematic aspects of the programme with its vision of improving the life chances of the most disadvantaged families. They also map and evaluate the progression of the programme into children’s centres and extended schools. Each contributor provides an overview of their specialist area before outlining the findings from the study and its implications for developing children’s services. These areas include: ethnicity; childcare; parents; special needs; maternity services; domestic violence; and buildings and spaces.

June 2008 • 192 pages Cloth (978-1-4129-4821-0) • £65.00 Paper (978-1-4129-4822-7) • £21.99

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Early chIldhood EducatIon

Society and Culture

Second Edition

Angela Anning University of Leeds , Joy Cullen Massey University, Palmerston North and Marilyn Fleer Monash University

Praise for the First Edition :

‘Represents an enormously rich body of research and expertise’ – Early Years ‘An international state-of-the-art early childhood education publication that sets out research-based evidence and critically links this with theory and practice’ – Childforum, New Zealand This fully revised and up-to-date edition examines sociocultural and historical approaches to current theories of learning in early childhood education. It sets out research-based evidence linking theory and practice in early childhood settings. Written by leading figures in the field, the book extends a strong and traditional theme – the importance of the child’s perspective and respect for each child’s individual background.

ABRIDGED CONTENTS PART ONE: CONCEPTUALIzATIONS OF LEARNING AND PEDAGOGY IN EARLY YEARS SETTINGS \ PART TWO: THE NATURE OF KNOWLEDGE IN EARLY YEARS SETTINGS \ PART THREE: ASSESSMENT IN EARLY YEARS SETTINGS \ PART FOUR: EVALUATION AND QUALITY IN EARLY YEARS SETTINGS \ PART FIVE: CONCLUSION

READERSHIP Undergraduates and students doing degrees and advanced courses in early childhood studies

November 2008 • 248 pages Cloth (978-1-84787-452-8) • £65.00 Paper (978-1-84787-453-5) • £21.99

aSSESSmEnt In Early chIldhood SEttIngS

Learning Stories

Margaret Carr University of Waikato, Hamilton

‘This is an invigorating and very thought-provoking text’ – Early Years ‘This is an inspiring book from bilingual, bicultural New zealand about revolutionizing the assessment of young children’s learning and progress.... I hope this book inspires United Kingdom practitioners to set out on learning story journeys’ – Nursery World

READERSHIP Trainee and practising teachers of early years education

2001 • 224 pages Cloth (978-0-7619-6793-4) • £65.00 Paper (978-0-7619-6794-1) • £21.99

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