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With an optimistic outlook, and focusing on the advantages for learning that cultural diversity can offer, the book discusses the concepts of culture, multi-culturalism and inter-cultural competence, and describes the principles that underpin good practice. It is packed full of case studies from a variety of early years settings, with ideas to try out and interactive exercises to aid reflection.       Issues covered in the book include:      - addressing cultural diversity in staff meetings, and on short training courses   - planning a critical audit of your setting   - working with parents from a variety of cultural backgrounds   - how to explain diversity to young children   - the overwhelmingly white British setting   - settings where white British children are in the minority   - curriculum developments in different parts of the UK, post-devolution      Written for all early childhood students and early years practitioners, it is relevant to anyone interested in inclusion, society and global citizenship.          Peter Baldock has worked extensively in early years education as a teacher, in community development, in registration and inspection of early years services, and as an Associate Lecturer with the Open University. 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This Third Edition has been significantly updated to include:   - a new chapter on international early years policy   - discussion of the impact of the recession and the Coalition Government′s policies   - material on how ordinary practitioners can influence policy   - a revised timeline of early years legislation.   This text is an essential read for early years students at all levels, and early years practitioners.   Peter Baldock worked extensively in Early Years education and was chair of the executive committees of two children′s chartities based in Sheffield.   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Major controversial issues are elucidated and different standpoints are explained, but the book's main focus is on the need to establish a sound working relationship between the new regulatory regime, on the one hand, and proprietors, managers, practitioners and advisors on the other.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49635841573137,"sku":"GOR001304949","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51250148376849,"sku":"NIN9781853467431","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52144712220945,"sku":"NLS9781853467431","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/185346743X.jpg?v=1751217534"},{"product_id":"understanding-early-years-policy-book-peter-baldock-9781847874474","title":"Understanding Early Years Policy","description":"′This book is a gem! It sets out in a very straightforward and comprehensible way the vast framework of policy which shapes the nature of early years services in the UK today….This book should be on the reading list of all early years practitioners, multi-agency professionals and students as a timely reminder of the context in which they work′ - Early Years Update    ′This is a fabulous resource, with helpful and practical hints, tips and downloadable electronic resources….A truly invaluable resource for leaders and managers in any early years setting, or for those who are responsible for training members of the children′s workforce′ - Early Years Educator       ′This is an excellent and accessible text which is useful to both practitioners and students. It clearly outlines developments in early years policy in recent years, placing it in its political and social context. The inclusion of policy developments in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales in this latest edition gives a new and broader perspective of policy in the United Kingdom than previously available in a single text. Students studying the topic at degree level will find the framework for analyzing the impact of policy particularly enlightening′ - Sue O′Neill, Award Director FdA Management of Childcare Provision, Liverpool Hope University      ′I predict that this book will quickly find a place on the book lists of colleges and universities around the country′ - ESCalate       ′This book is excellent. It is very easy to read and it starts with the basics, before allowing the reader to be more reflective′ - Michelle Smith, BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies and Early Years PGCE       Covering the latest developments in early years policy, this book explores the processes of how policy is made, implemented, analysed and developed over time. It provides a complete overview of early years policy and evaluates its impact on practice, and it facilitates discussion and critical thinking around policy issues and policy development with the inclusion throughout the book of case studies, points for reflection and activities. There is suggested further reading and a short summary at the end of each chapter, and useful websites are cited. This second edition of a respected book has been substantially revised to include:       - a new chapter on policy across England, Scotland, Wales \u0026amp; Northern Ireland    - discussion of the new Early Years Foundation Stage    - recent developments in Special Educational Needs    - a revised and updated timeline of early years legislation    - new case studies, covering the Birth to Eight age range    - a revised and updated Glossary        Suitable for all early years students at all levels, and early years practitioners at any stage of their career, this book is a must-have for navigating the minefield of early years legislation.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49666546434321,"sku":"GOR003408174","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1847874479.jpg?v=1751154651"},{"product_id":"understanding-early-years-policy-book-peter-baldock-9781412910286","title":"Understanding Early Years Policy","description":"A new edition of this book is available    ′The strength of the book lies in its ability to untangle the conglomeration of key developments of early years policy from 1945-2005 whilst at the same time establishing itself as a reference book on early years policy that will never outdate itself. 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The presentation of the book makes this complex area easier to read by including the reader in the book with activities they could follow, bullet points where possible, suggested further reading and diagrams where possible. It also includes a glossary of terms for those of us who may need a little extra help′ -  Jo Smith, National Childminding Association      Are you looking for a clear overview of recent early years legislation?      Whether you are an early years student or a professional working in the field, this book will help you to understand and implement the wealth of early years legislation passed over the last few years.       It includes:   -\tinformation on all the main areas of early years policy   -\tconsideration of the impact changes have had on practice   -\tguidance on the ways in which policy developments can be evaluated   -\ta handy timeline of early years legislation   -\ta glossary of key terms.      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