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This book… can be a useful reference for practitioners and Level 2\/3 tutors to dip into′ - Under 5      `This book will be invaluable for anyone wishing to improve or update their understanding of children′s social and behavioural learning - whether experienced or newly qualified practitioners′ - Early Education      `This book would be  a valuable training aid for those who deliver social and behavioural training in the early years′ - Nursery World      Do you need to help the young children in your care improve their social, emotional and behavioural skills? This user-friendly book will offer you suggested strategies and sensible advice, based on what is realistic and achievable in practice.       The book offers guidance on the following:      } social skills   } language skills   } self-esteem   } offering both education and care within the OfSTED Framework   } implementing relevant government legislation (Birth to Three Matters, the Foundation Stage Curriculum, the revised SEN Code of Practice, the Disability Discrimination Act)   } delivering training - trainers′ notes and photocopiable resources are included.       Class teachers, nursery managers, playgroup workers, SENCOs, EYDCPs, early years students and every professional working with young children aged from 0 to five years in an education and care context will find this book useful.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49533443014929,"sku":"GOR005506426","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52126428922129,"sku":"NLS9781412902601","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1412902606.jpg?v=1751114548"},{"product_id":"understanding-behaviour-in-the-early-years-book-kay-mathieson-9781907241222","title":"Understanding Behaviour in the Early Years","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49537999667473,"sku":"GOR006773449","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51388973482257,"sku":"GOR012492213","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51894381510929,"sku":"GOR012954437","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1907241221.jpg?v=1751419466"},{"product_id":"identifying-special-needs-in-the-early-years-book-kay-mathieson-9781412929073","title":"Identifying Special Needs in the Early Years","description":"With increasing expectations from parents and practitioners for inclusive early years settings, many practitioners are anxious about identifying and accommodating children′s individual needs as early as possible.      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