Contemporary Issues in the Early Years
- Gillian Pugh - Formerly Head of National Children's Bureau
- Bernadette Duffy - Thomas Coram Children's Centre
The Sixth Edition has been extensively revised to include:
- A new chapter on Child Protection and Safeguarding
- Coverage of the new EYFS
- Theory and research evidence
- A Companion Website, highlighting further reading and current policies and frameworks
- Points for discussion
- Reflective tasks
- Further reading
- Web links
Supplements
This is an ideal text for undergraduate students exploring current issues in early childhood education, care and health. It is written in an accessible way and gives a good introduction to many topics, stimulating thinking along the way.
Well received by students doing a BA in Early Childhood Studies. The book came very valuable when preparing their assignments.
Very interesting book that looks at the issues around early years and what is required in terms of policies and procedures to run a nursery. Very informative reading.
An excellent book that provides students with a current round up of issues in relation to the Early Years arena. Well written and easy to read through. An essential book for Early Years and Early Childhood Studies students.
A useful tool with good coverage of the EYFS, good links via websites for continued reading.
Good overview of relevant policies.
This is a comprehensive and very readable book on the current issues in the Early Years. It was helpful in providing up to date material which was incorporated into my teaching. It is more use to the experienced practitioner.
Very useful for a range of modules.
I have been very happy to recommend this latest version to students. Clearly written, and with relevant content, it proves a reliable resource.
an useful and concise source
This updated edition is accompanied by relevant video material and each chapter can be usefully studied on its own making it an easy to navigate resource for busy PGCE trainees.
