Implementing Quality Improvement & Change in the Early Years

By Michael Reed

Book Overview

For all those working in Early Years improving quality experiences for all young children is a priority. By examining issues surrounding quality improvement, the importance of reflective practice and the attributes required in the workplace to effect change and leadership, this book provides a contemporary view of practice.

Chapters focus on how settings can improve quality experiences for young children and how to implement strategies that lead to quality improvement.

Issues covered include:

Multi-disciplinary workingEvaluating impact through reflective practiceCreativity, digital technologies and playLanguage developmentSafeguarding young childrenLeading practice and leading changeWorking with parentsImproving the quality of student experience

This text allows students and practitioners to examine and reflect on practices that lead to creative Quality Improvement Strategies (QIS) in Early Years settings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857021699
• ISBN13: 9780857021694
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.4"