The Critical Years : Early Years Development from Conception to 5

Tim Gully

ISBN 10: 1909330736 / ISBN 13: 9781909330733

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun 2014, 2014

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Neuware - A book that brings up to date theory and understanding of child development in the early years into the workplace.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Critical Years : Early Years Development from Conception to 5
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1909330736
• ISBN 13: 9781909330733
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

During the last ten years our understanding of early child development, from conception through to 5, has greatly increased.  This includes our understanding of neuro science and brain development, the ability to modify fetal development in the womb and the move away from the traditional debate of nature versus nurture to nature via nurture.   It is vitally important that childcare social workers are fully aware of these issues if we are to intervene successfully to support children in need and children that need protecting. This book introduces the new science while affirming many of the older theories. By linking theories of child development with the law, policy and guidelines, it provides students with a source that will enhance their learning, but also has meaning in day-to-day practice.

About the Author

Tim Gully worked for the Probation Service, NSPCC and in Social Work for 25 years, mostly with dangerous offenders and in child protection, before moving in to higher education. He has taught both social work and early childhood studies and currently teaches at the University of Chichester. His research interests include the making of children from conception to birth, risk society, social pedagogy and child protection in early years. Working with both victims and abusers, he believes that it is essential to see situations holistically so that we can better, understand, intervene and protect children. Internationalism is at the core of his teaching and research and he has been able to teach in Denmark, Romania and Germany, bringing ideas back to include in his teaching in the UK.