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
Links from policy to practice are made, which directs the developing student in a clear and straightforward way. The summaries at the end of each chapter include reflection points, which have created useful areas of discussion in seminar/workshop sessions. A comprehensive text for both students and lecturers alike!
Well-written and accessible text. A range of contemporary issues covered.
I always look forward to the next edition of this book. It is true to its title, covering contemporary issues in an accessible, scholarly manner.
Excellent, an essential part of a students toolkit from Level 3 onwards.
Acessible, clear, interesting and up to date.
really great text and wide reaching in subject Gillian Pugh is a must for all students
The ‘reflective tasks’ are useful in getting students to consider issues from a practitioner’s point of view. This text covers a large range of issues that practitioners in the Early Years have to consider and contend with. Each chapter includes useful websites and recommendations for further reading to gain a deeper understanding. Furthermore, the ‘key points to remember’ provide a helpful recap for students.
the varied topics addressed within this text has covered various modules within our Foundation Degree programme year 1 and year 2
A comprehensive book which gives a very good over view to early years. Despite recent early years changes this addresses some of the current issues.
Chapters cover a wide range of key childhood issues firmly underpinned with contemporary philosophy and which invite readers to consider challenges and dilemmas for/in practice
'This book is highly recommended for anyone looking to expand their working knowledge of contemporary issues in the early years setting; it will prove invaluable for any student wishing to become better acquainted with the complex issues that surround this subject.'
