Edited by Rose Drury, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the Early Childhood Education and Care Certificate Course, Linda Miller, Principal Lecturer in Early Years Education and Scheme Tutor for undergraduate courses in Early Childhood Studies and Robin Campbell, Emeritus Professor of Primary Education, all at the University of Hertfordshire.
Introduction - Looking at early years education and care: towards firmer foundations
Play as a foundation for learning
Aspects of practice in early years settings
Professional roles in early childhood
Children in the family and society
Working in teams in early years settings
Supporting children with communication difficulties
Inclusive education in the early years
Promoting child health
Bilingual children in the pre-school years: different experiences of early learning
Working with parents in early years settings
Talking and listening
Literacy learning at home and at school
Literacy in reception classes
Children growing and changing: the interpersonal world of the growing child
Number in play and everyday life
Exploring our world
Creative expression
Meaningful history with young children.
