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Whether it's debating the varying perspectives on "childhood" or developing one's critical thinking skills, being an early years student can sometimes be overwhelming. We spoke to Caitlin, an undergraduate at the University of Worcester, to learn more about the challenges and highlights of studying early childhood.



During your teacher training, you'll build a strong foundation in subject knowledge—especially in core areas like maths, English, and science.
As a leading international publisher of books, journals and electronic media, we work closely with authors and editors to produce the most outstanding works in the fields in which we publish. Here you’ll find a selection of handy resources - for both prospective and current authors - that are designed to make submitting a book proposal or publishing your book as easy as possible.
From locating the ideal textbook for your course and requesting inspection copies to connecting with your local representative for personalised advice, explore our range of teaching and learning materials designed to support your teaching, boost engagement and aid students' learning.


Sage has an agreement with The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN). CRKN is a partnership of Canadian Universities dedicated to empowering researchers, educators, and society with greater access to the world’s research and Canada’s preserved documentary heritage, now and for future generations. The agreement for participating organizations will run from January 01, 2021, through to December 31, 2026.
Slovenia is an eligible EIFL partner country for an EIFL-negotiated agreement with Sage through the EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries) licensing programme. The agreement for participating institutions will run from January 01, 2021 to December 31, 2025. The details of the agreement are as follows:
To qualify for the agreement, the corresponding author must be affiliated with one of the institutions listed and have an article accepted for publication between January 01, 2021 and December 31, 2025.
Sage has an agreement with IReL, the consortium for Irish publicly funded higher education institutions to publish articles open access. Further information can be found on the IReL site.The agreement for participating organizations will run between January 01, 2021, and December 31, 2026. The details of the agreement are as follows: