a reflective & evidence-based approach Carroll, Mike (Lecturer in teacher education) editor, contributor. Wingrave, Mary editor, contributor. text bibliography cau 2023 monographic eng

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xxii, 358 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm 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. 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. edited by Mike Carroll & Mary Wingrave. Includes bibliographical references (pages [599]-352) and index. Early childhood education Child care Child development Éducation de la première enfance Enfants Développement early childhood education Child care Child development Early childhood education LB1139.23 .C4764 2023 372.21 C437 9781529777765 2022945134 YDX 220822 20260921224805.0 22761317 eng