Contemporary Issues in the Early Years

Contemporary Issues in the Early Years

If you are a student or practitioner in the early years sector, you need to develop a rounded understanding of key issues in this fast-moving field. This new and updated edition provides a critical examination of the essential issues in early years policy and practice. With contributions from highly regarded practitioners and researchers, this book accessibly balances theory and practical concerns.

The Sixth Edition has been extensively revised to include:

A new chapter on Child Protection and Safeguarding
Coverage of the new EYFS
Theory and research evidence
A Companion Website, highlighting further reading and current policies and frameworks

You can visit the Companion Website at www.uk.sagepub.com/pughduffy to view a video from the authors, and also access study materials including:

Points for discussion
Reflective tasks
Further reading
Web links

  • Format: Paperback | 320 pages
  • Dimensions: 170 x 242 x 17.78mm | 550g
  • Publication date: 06 Nov 2013
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Revised
  • Edition Statement: 6th Revised edition
  • ISBN10: 1446266419
  • ISBN13: 9781446266410
  • Bestsellers rank: 250,403

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