Policy Issues in the Early Years (Critical Issues in the Early Years) - Hardcover

Miller, Linda; Hevey, Denise

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857029622 ISBN 13: 9780857029621

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Providing a unique and critical insight into some of the most significant issues affecting Early Years Policy, this book has chapters from leading authorities and researchers in the field and draws on current research, addresses key debates and considers international perspectives.

Topics covered include:

- policy making

- poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion

- promoting infant mental health

- safeguarding and well-being

- enhancing children′s potential

- parenting policies and skills

- national strategies versus professional autonomy

- the marketisation of early years provision

- democracy as a fundamental value in Early Years

Taking a critical perspective and written in an accessible style, the book is relevant to all levels of Early Years courses, from Foundation Degree to Masters. The reader is encouraged to engage with debates and to develop their own views and opinions. With staggered levels of Further Reading, the editors and contributors provide a rich source of material that encourages reflection and promotes progression.

Linda Miller is Professor Emeritus of Early Years, The Open University.

Denise Hevey is Professor of Early Years, The University of Northampton.

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About the Author

Linda Miller is Professor Emeritus of Early Years, The Open University.

Denise Hevey is Professor of Early Years, Northampton University.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857029622
• ISBN 13: 9780857029621
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 200