Contemporary Issues in the Early Years
- Gillian Pugh - Formerly Head of National Children's Bureau
- Bernadette Duffy - Thomas Coram Children's Centre
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
- Points for discussion
- Reflective tasks
- Further reading
- Web links
Supplements
Excellent book continues to encourage experienced practitioners to re-think child development theory.
Really helpful introductory book for 1st year students to focus their thinking about ECS
This book continues to help with both planning modules and supporting students through contemporary issues both at foundation degree and honours levels.
The book covers many of the concepts and issues covered during sessions with my students. The book is easy to digest and apply to students own practice. Would recommend.
Offers many interesting perspectives.
Clear and accessible text for undergraduates exploring topical early years issues. Points for discussion allow students to review and appraise their own practice. A broad range of topics covered.
A comprehensive introduction to current policy, practice and workforce issues within the early years. This book reflects the changing political climate in which the sector is working, issues of professionalism, quality, partnership working and funding are brought to light by a range of respected contributors.
A new and updated edition of a core text with additional chapters supporting the application of safeguarding in practice and also a valuable addition around multi-agency working
This text has been invaluable during the past academic year for students studying at levels 4-6. It has been highly recommended to many undertaking their own 'real-time' projects and will continue to be used during this academic year.
