Development & Learning for Very Young Children

'[T]his book has been well planned and provides information which is relevant for students and teachers alike in supporting teaching and learning. In particular, the practical aspects of group tasks and discussion points enable the reader to develop their reflective skills through the knowledge gained' - ESCalate

A core text that covers all of the essential issues in child development from birth to three.

Introduction: Claire Mould1. Birth to Three Development and Learning Introduction 1 The holistic development of babies and young children 2 Understanding how babies develop and learn through documenting their learning journeys - Kate Wagner 3 Developing an appreciation of babies and young children's behaviour - why do they do what they do? - Jane Bulkeley2. Birth to Three Policy to Practice - Frances Morton Introduction 4 How current policy can link to holistic learning 5 Managing legislation and policies - Rebecca Morton 6 Establishing efficient self evaluation tools - Mike Carter3. Effective Leadership and Management of Birth to Three Learning Environments - Jan Foreman Introduction 7 Developing and sustaining a successful birth to three learning environment 8 Leading effective birth to three teams - Lynn Beckett 9 Working in a multi-agency way - Jan Foreman and Claire Mould4. Establishing Effective Relationships - Sue Ford Introduction 10 Establishing Effective Relationships with colleagues 11 Establishing Effective Relationships with parents - Karen Graham 12 Establishing Effective Relationships with babies and young children - Jillian Woodcock and Karen SouthernReflective comment: Hilary Fabian - Debra Wickett