Early Childhood

By Tina Bruce

Book Overview

Praise for the First Edition

"Because it includes new research and guidelines, the book′s not just excellent for students but very useful for pre-school practitioners across the board. Highly recommended "
- SureStart Magazine

This engaging text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of early childhood. Written and edited by experts in the field, the book clearly explains theory through illustrations of good practice, with case studies, reflective exercises and suggestions for further reading.

Each chapter has been revised with an emphasis on encouraging reflective practice and there are new chapters on:

Personal, social, and emotional developmentEarly Years Professional Status (EYPS)Health and safeguarding children

This brand new edition has also been updated in light of the new Early Years Foundation Stage, and addresses the needs of students working towards EYPS.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848602243
• ISBN13: 9781848602243
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.1"