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Contemporary Issues in the Early Years Gillian Pugh

Contemporary Issues in the Early Years By Gillian Pugh

Contemporary Issues in the Early Years by Gillian Pugh

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Summary

A critical overview of key issues and areas within early years for those training or working in the sector, focused on policy and practice.

Contemporary Issues in the Early Years Summary

Contemporary Issues in the Early Years by Gillian Pugh

If you are a student or practitioner in the early years sector, you need to develop a rounded understanding of key issues in this fast-moving field. This new and updated edition provides a critical examination of the essential issues in early years policy and practice. With contributions from highly regarded practitioners and researchers, this book accessibly balances theory and practical concerns.

The Sixth Edition has been extensively revised to include:
  • A new chapter on Child Protection and Safeguarding
  • Coverage of the new EYFS
  • Theory and research evidence
  • A Companion Website, highlighting further reading and current policies and frameworks
You can visit the Companion Website at to view a video from the authors, and also access study materials including:
  • Points for discussion
  • Reflective tasks
  • Further reading
  • Web links

Contemporary Issues in the Early Years Reviews

'The sixth edition of this important book brings it up to date during a very challenging political time for early years. Read it if you want to understand more about recent early years history and the challenges and dilemmas facing all those who are passionate about every young child's entitlement to quality provision'
-Helen Moylett, Early Learning Consultancy

'A truly comprehensive introduction to the prodigious range of issues that shape early childhood today. This book not only explains but considers and challenges key contemporary issues in the field. The addition of safeguarding with updates on policy and agenda make this book almost unbeatable! Highly recommended'
-Philippa Thompson, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, Sheffield Hallam University

About Gillian Pugh

Gillian Pugh is Chief Executive of Coram Family and a highly respected practitioner in her field.

Table of Contents

Introduction - Bernadette Duffy PART ONE: POLICY AND RESEARCH The Policy Agenda for Early Childhood Services - Gillian Pugh Facing Austerity - The Local Authority Response - Linda Uren International Snapshots of Provision for Babies and Young Children - Sacha Powell and Kathy Goouch Quality in Early Childhood Education - Sandra Mathers, Fiona Roberts and Kathy Sylva Inspecting and Evaluating the Quality and Standards of Early Years and Childcare Provision - Brenda Spencer and Jan Dubiel PART TWO: PRACTICE Seen and Heard: Exploring Assumptions, Beliefs and Values Underpinning Young Children's Participation - Y Penny Lancaster and Perpetua Kirby The Early Years Curriculum - Bernadette Duffy The Tools of Assessment: Watching and Learning - Caron Carter and Cathy Nutbrown Sure Start Children's Centres - Ann Crichton The Role of Health in Early Years Services - Kate Billingham and Jacqueline Barnes Diversity, Inclusion and Learning in the Early Years - Iram Siraj-Blatchford Inclusion and Entitlement in the Early Years for Disabled Young Children and Young Children with Special Educational Needs - Philippa Stobbs, Elizabeth Andrews and Julie Revels Working with Parents - Mary Crowley and Helen Wheeler Safeguarding Children in the Early years - Harriet Ward and Rebecca Brown PART THREE: WORKFORCE Training and Workforce Issues in the Early Years - Pauline Jones Leading and Working in Multi-Agency Teams - Carol Aubrey

Additional information

GOR005889422
9781446266410
1446266419
Contemporary Issues in the Early Years by Gillian Pugh
Gillian Pugh
Used - Very Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Ltd
20131023
320
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