Contemporary Issues in the Early Years

ISBN 10: 1847875939 / ISBN 13: 9781847875938

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 2009

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR005668393

Synopsis:

Written and edited by leading practitioners and researchers in early childhood, this new edition of Pugh and Duffy′s highly regarded book provides a critical examination of key issues in the field. The fifth edition is extensively revised to emphasise the role of multi-agency working in responding effectively to the needs of children and families.

Written with the new Early Years Foundation Stage and the Early Years Professional Status requirements in mind, the new edition of this best-selling book includes fully updated coverage of policy and research, practice, and workforce issues, as well as four brand new chapters on:

- Children′s Centres

- Health services in the early years

- Leading and working in multiagency teams

- Quality in early childhood education

This book is essential reading for students on early childhood studies courses, PGCEs and early years foundation degrees, and multi-agency team-workers in early childhood services provision.

Dr Gillian Pugh is Visitor Professor at the Institute Education and former chief excutive of Coram Family.

Bernadette Duffy is Head of Centre at Thomas Coram Centre for Children and families in Camden.

About the Author: Gillian Pugh is Chief Executive of Coram Family and a highly respected practitioner in her field.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Contemporary Issues in the Early Years
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 5th or later Edition