Inclusion in the Early Years
- Cathy Nutbrown - University of Sheffield, UK
- Peter Clough - University of Brighton, UK
- Frances Atherton - Chester University, UK
This new and revised edition includes an increased focus on:
- inclusion as a political issue
- social class
- poverty
- children's rights
- gay and lesbian parents and staff
This text is essential for all early years students, practitioners and researchers who want to become familiar with current research into inclusion and to develop ways of drawing on such studies to inform and devleop their own inclusive practices.
Cathy Nutbrown is Professor of Education and Director for Research at the University of Sheffield.
Peter Clough is Honorary Professor of Education at the University of Sheffield
Frances Atherton is Head of Department of Early Childhood Studies, at the University of Chester.
An excellent book which gives updated information on inclusive practice. It is clearly written so easy to read.
A really informative text, it explains inclusion in an early years context and allows the students to make links to their practice.
Inclusion is a key theme of preparing those who will work with young children. this book was helpful in Equality and Diversity module and is a useful resource.
This book thoroughly explores the inclusion agenda, defining it from a range of perspectives and within a variety of contexts. Small and larger scale research projects are referred to, thus expanding knowledge and also making the subject more real and relevant to practice. There are staff workshop/discussion ideas that can be used in settings in order to reflect on and develop practice, along with case studies and statements that encourage deeper thinking and subsequent responses. As a lecturer this will be an essential book when I deliver the module of 'inclusion'. Parts of the book may present more challenging reading for students. However, the content is up-to-date (2013), varied and contains a variety of personal pedagogies and experiences from practitioners which make the chapters interesting as well as informative. Policy points are included from England, Scotland, N.Ireland and Wales. Although the title specifically refers to Early Years, the book is relevant to those working with older children also.
The "boxes" add a real dimension to this book and show students a plethora of examples to back up their learning
Reference material for specific units with emphasis on units in the syllabus that focussed on inclusive practice and reflection on this in the early years setting.
Excellent in depth look at inclusion in the Early Years and how professionals can support all children to acheive.
I will be recommending this book to be used by students and held in the library, a very well written book on inclusion
An essential text: insightful, engaging and practical
