Childhood practice :  a reflective & evidence-based approach / 
edited by Mike Carroll & Mary Wingrave. 
 - xxii, 358 pages :  illustrations ;  23 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages [599]-352) and index. 
<br/><br/>Policy and legislative context of non-compulsory care and education (NCE) in the UK -- Context of childhood -- Early learning -- Perspective on play -- Developing the non-compulsory care and education workforce -- The wider context of non-compulsory care and education. 
<br/><br/> This comprehensive guide to the core areas of early learning and childcare is designed to equip students to understand theory, research and practice to become reflective, evidence-based practitioners. Featuring an experienced team of authors, this essential book covers policy, theories of childhood, professional development and urgent issues impacting the sector today such as diversity and inclusion, being trauma-aware and children's rights. Each chapter includes case studies, key ideas, views from practice, questions and more helping to bring topics to life, making this a rich resource that will support your studies--back cover. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781529777765 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2022945134 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Early childhood education.<br/>Child care.<br/>Child development.<br/>Éducation de la première enfance.<br/>Enfants--Développement.<br/>early childhood education.<br/>Child care<br/>Child development<br/>Early childhood education
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>LB1139.23  / .C4764 2023 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>372.21  / C437