Early Childhood
A Guide for Students
- Tina Bruce - Honorary Visiting Professor at University of Roehampton
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. Additional case studies and reflective questions for student or lecturer's use can be found on the SAGE website.
Each chapter has been revised with an emphasis on encouraging reflective practice and there are new chapters on:
- personal, social, and emotional development
- 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 Early Years Professional Status (EYPS).
This text book illustrated development for a range of students studying at a range of levels.
This text offers quite a comprehensive guide to issues surrounding working with young children.
this book is a bible for students new and old to the subject of early childhood
A textbook that covers the fundamentals for early year students. Chapters include working with children, child development, foundation stage, key state 1, professional development and leading and managing.
A useful guide to supplement the module reading for Understanding the Theory and Practice of Nurture Groups.
Recommended to year one students as an introduction to childhood as a discipline.
Early Childhood presents many of the issues and developments in this area. It is well structured and provides some excellent ideas for reflection and challenging the students thinking.
This is a good core text that covers a wide range of early years issues. It is clearly set out with case studies and activities for practitioners to consider. The online material further enhances this. Useful, informative and accessible.
Very comprehensive to someone who is fairly new to early years. A good mix of details and facts as well as opportunities to reflect.
Well written basic text which will assist students on the Early years course.
