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Whether it's debating the varying perspectives on "childhood" or developing one's critical thinking skills, being an early years student can sometimes be overwhelming. We spoke to Caitlin, an undergraduate at the University of Worcester, to learn more about the challenges and highlights of studying early childhood. 

For children to have the best start in life, early years professionals must understand what the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is and why it's important. Author Ioanna Palaiologou charts the early development of the EEYFS, what has changed and how her new edition of The Early Years Foundation Stage: Theory and Practice better supports students.

Geraldine Davis and Gemma Ryder, authors of Leading in Early Childhood, share their thoughts on leadership and how there's a leader within every early years practitioner. 

Whether you’ve already read the print or not, don’t miss out on the audio experience of these two bestselling books in our inaugural audio books programme.  

Here are some top tips from our author, Aaron Bradbury, to help you put the new Early Years Foundation Stage in practice.

Many trainee teachers feel ill-equipped to tackle primary maths teaching and say that when they studied maths themselves, they resorted to learning rules and methods that they managed to carry out to pass exams, but didn’t understand. Likewise, many often feel they aren’t helping children to understand maths, but simply doing their best to teach children techniques that they are required to know.

Working on your Education research project but don’t know where to start?  Don't panic! We've put together this page, full of top tips and advice from some of our educational research methods books to help you complete a successful research project from the comfort of your home.

Discover a carefully curated collection of new and bestselling textbooks, free book chapters, and practical resources tailored for students and faculty across the education landscape. Whether you're starting your teacher training, guiding trainee teachers, or delving into areas like Early Years education, research methods, or special needs, you'll find essential tools to expand your knowledge and enrich your teaching and learning experience.

“Childhood” is a topic that always inspires discussion and fuels debate. We have selected 5 must-read texts offering varied and multidisciplinary perspectives on childhood, enabling you to deepen your understanding of key issues and theories.

1. The Child in Society
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