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
An interesting book which provides food for thought. I would certianly recommend this book to help students when reading around the subject area.
A well received update to previous versions. This edition aligns with current policy and practice views.
Easy to read and a useful revision to previous editions, providing an up-date to current political climate and resulting issues that early years practitioners are facing. This will continue to be a recommended source for students on early years courses
Good source of information and use of some chapters. Students found the chapter on assessment particulary useful.
This 6th edition provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary policy issues,research and perspectives of how effective practice is measured and influenced in young children's lives.
The companion website and resources are a positive addition that supports students to continue and deepen their understanding and learning about children and families at all levels of study.
This will be added to the course handbook reading list. Wide ranging and covers many topics - however am using this text to support seminar sessions related to safeguarding
The 6th edition of this book covers the turbulent time Early Years is facing. It is up-to-date and highlights the current and dominant theme in the EY field.
An excellent book that covers many contemporary issues that the students need to discuss. An essential read that is recommended to all students
An excellent book that covers many contemporary issue and is reasy to read
Interesting reading as a complement to core reading about infant development.
