Contemporary Issues in the Early Years
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Contemporary Issues in the Early Years by Gillian Pugh
Written and edited by leading practitioners and researchers in early childhood, this new edition of Pugh and Duffy′s highly regarded book provides a critical examination of key issues in the field. The fifth edition is extensively revised to emphasise the role of multi-agency working in responding effectively to the needs of children and families. Written with the new Early Years Foundation Stage and the Early Years Professional Status requirements in mind, the new edition of this best-selling book includes fully updated coverage of policy and research, practice, and workforce issues, as well as four brand new chapters on: - Children′s Centres - Health services in the early years - Leading and working in multiagency teams - Quality in early childhood education This book is essential reading for students on early childhood studies courses, PGCEs and early years foundation degrees, and multi-agency team-workers in early childhood services provision. Dr Gillian Pugh is Visitor Professor at the Institute Education and former chief excutive of Coram Family. Bernadette Duffy is Head of Centre at Thomas Coram Centre for Children and families in Camden.
′The strategic overview of policy and practice presented in the book gives the reader an opportunity to review progress from a range of different perspectives and provides a welcome opportunity to stand back and reflect on the big picture…The information is concise, up-to-date and accessible′ - Early Years Update
′The information in part one is invaluable to anyone requiring the most up to date developments in national policy′ - Early Years Online
′This text is key reading for EYPs, multi-agency teamworkers, students on Early Childhood Courses, PGCEs and Foundation Degrees′ - Early Years Educator
Gillian Pugh is Chief Executive of Coram Family and a highly respected practitioner in her field.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847875938 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847875939 |
| Title | Contemporary Issues in the Early Years |
| Author | Gillian Pugh |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-10-21 |
| Number of pages | 236 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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