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Policy Issues in the Early Years (Critical Issues in the Early Years)
Linda Miller
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Description for Policy Issues in the Early Years (Critical Issues in the Early Years)
Paperback. This book provides a unique and critical insight into the most significant issues affecting early years policy. It includes contributions from leading authorities and researchers in the field, and draws on current research to address key debates and offer international perspectives. Editor(s): Miller, Linda; Hevey, Professor Denise. Series: Critical Issues in the Early Years. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JNF; JNLA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 350.
Providing a unique and critical insight into some of the most significant issues affecting Early Years Policy, this book has chapters from leading authorities and researchers in the field and draws on current research, addresses key debates and considers international perspectives.
Providing a unique and critical insight into some of the most significant issues affecting Early Years Policy, this book has chapters from leading authorities and researchers in the field and draws on current research, addresses key debates and considers international perspectives.
Topics covered include:
- policy making
- poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion
- promoting infant mental health
- safeguarding and well-being
- enhancing children′s potential
- parenting policies and skills
- national strategies versus professional autonomy
- the marketisation of early years provision
- democracy as a fundamental value in Early Years
Taking a critical ... Read more
Linda Miller is Professor Emeritus of Early Years, The Open University.
Denise Hevey is Professor of Early Years, The University of Northampton.
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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Critical Issues in the Early Years
Condition
New
Weight
352g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780857029638
SKU
V9780857029638
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Reviews for Policy Issues in the Early Years (Critical Issues in the Early Years)
′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 ... Read more