′Whether seen as a market commodity, a means of democratic empowerment, or the best start for all children, early years services reflect national values and political judgements. Policy making is relevant to all who work in early childhood care and education, and this book provides excellent insights and support to help practitioners develop the analytical skills that will make them "policy literate′ - Dame Gillian Pugh, Chair, National Children′s Bureau ′A surprisingly accessible and interesting read, so if you want to feel more ′policy literate′, and need to get ′clued up′ on current issues affecting early years this book is the ideal read for you′ - Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator ′The contributors to the book are all well-informed protagonists in the field of early years who each offer unique perspectives on early years policy past, present, and future′ -Early Years Update This book should provide a useful introduction to issues surrounding early years services and could be used in a range of courses, not only for those hoping to be early years practitioners but for all those professionals who work with families and young children.
Jacqueline Barnes
Child and Adolescent Mental Health