Written for anyone working in the field of early years education and care, this book encourages students and practitioners to consider their own practice and to examine practice in a wide range of early years settings. The four sections link closely to the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and support the reader in developing a critical and reflective approach to their own work. Issues covered include:@!play in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England@!the Foundation Phase in Wales@!safeguarding children@!the healthy child@!leading a team at a Childrens Centre@!how childminders are working with the EYFS@!leading and managing a multi-agency workforce@!Continuing Professional Development for early years practitionersIdeal for those working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS), this book is also a must-read for students on any early years course, and will help the professional development of all practitioners working with the Birth to Eight age range.Michael Reed is Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester and Associate Lecturer with the Open University. Natalie Canning is Lecturer at the Open University.
Introduction - Michael Reed and Natalie Canning PART ONE: CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Reflective Thinking; Reflective Practice - Karen Appleby Play in the Early Years Foundation Stage - Natalie Canning 21st Century Digital Technology and Children's Learning - Linda Tyler Policy to Practice in Wales - Michael Reed and Alison Morrell PART TWO: THE UNIQUE CHILD Safeguarding Children: Every Child Matters so Everybody Matters! - Claire Majella Richards A Healthy Child - Direction, Deficit or Diversity? - Mandy Andrews and Kate Fowler PART THREE: ENABLING PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTS Children's Centres and Children's Services? - Michael Reed Working Together at a Children's Centre - Rosie Walker Managing Multi-Agency Working - Wendy Messenger PART FOUR: POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN A MULTI-AGENCY WORLD Distance Learning and Professional Development - Victoria Cooper Early Years Professionals: Leading for Change - Rory McDowall Clark and Sue Baylis Defining and Measuring Quality in Early Years Settings - Alison Jackson From Experienced Practitioner to Reflective Professional - Sue Callan Conclusion - Michael Reed and Natalie Canning Useful Websites - Michael Reed and Natalie Canning
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