This comprehensive guide to the core areas of early learning and childcare is designed to equip students to synthesise theory, research and practice to become reflective, evidence-based practitioners. Featuring a diverse and experienced team of authors, this essential book covers policy, theories of childhood, professional development and urgent issues impacting the sector today such as diversity and inclusion, being trauma-aware and children’s rights.
Each chapter includes case studies, key ideas, views from practice, questions and more helping to bring topics to life, making this a rich resource that will support your studies.
Dr Mike Carroll is a retired Senior Lecturer currently working as an Associate Tutor in Education at the University of Glasgow, Education Consultant and the co-author of Understanding Teaching and Learning in Primary Education (2018).
Mary Wingrave, is a Senior Associate Tutor and was formerly a Senior Lecture in Education at the University of Glasgow
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PART 1: Policy and legislative context of non-compulsory care and education (NCE) in the UKLegislative and policy frameworks: practice and implementation – Craig Orr and Mary Wingrave
Safeguarding and protecting children: from policy to practice – Ruth Myles and Jana Chandler
Diversity, equity and inclusion in early years – Margaret Mc Culloch and Tracey Stewart
Children’s Rights and the UNCRC – Jana Chandler and Ruth Myles
PART 2: Contexts of childhood
Theories of child development – Mike Carroll
Contemporary perspectives of children and childhood – Mary Wingrave and Jillian Barker
Personal, social and emotional development – Marie Mc Quade and Irene Pollock
Attachment-focused and trauma-aware early childhood practice – Christine Mc Kee and Mark Breslin
PART 3: Early Learning
Creating learning environments – Elizabeth Black and Jacqui Horsburgh
Early language and literacy development – Jennifer Farrar and Kelly Stone
Early mathematical development – Susie Marshall and Julie Robinson
Digital learning in early childhood – Irene Pollock and Martin Winters
PART 4: Perspectives on Play
Playful pedagogy – Elizabeth Black
Space to play – Joe Houghton and Kristina Robb
Outdoor learning – Mike Carroll and Jillian Barker
PART 5: Developing the non-compulsory care and education workforce
Professionalisation of the non-compulsory sector in the UK – Mary Wingrave
Professional learning and the reflexive practitioner – Irene Pollock and Tracey Stewart
Professional inquiry – Mike Carroll and Mary Wingrave
Evaluation in childcare settings – Jacqui Horsburgh and Kristina Robb
PART 6: The wider context of non-compulsory care and education
Leadership and management in childhood practice – Mike Carroll and Craig Orr
Working in partnership – Marie Mc Quade and Tracey Stewart
International perspectives on childcare provision and practice – Cynthia Abel, Marie Mc Quade and Craig Orr