Policy Issues in the Early Years by Linda Miller

Policy Issues in the Early Years by Linda Miller

This book provides a unique and critical insight into the most significant issues affecting early years policy. It includes contributions from leading authorities and researchers in the field, and draws on current research to address key debates and offer international perspectives.

′Whether seen as a market commodity, a means of democratic empowerment, or the best start for all children, early years services reflect national values and political judgementsPolicy making is relevant to all who work in early childhood care and education, and this book provides excellent insights and support to help practitioners develop the analytical skills that will make them "policy literate′

- Dame Gillian Pugh, Chair, National Children′s Bureau

′A surprisingly accessible and interesting read, so if you want to feel more ′policy literate′, and need to get ′clued up′ on current issues affecting early years this book is the ideal read for you′
- Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator

′The contributors to the book are all well-informed protagonists in the field of early years who each offer unique perspectives on early years policy past, present, and future′
-Early Years Update

This book should provide a useful introduction to issues surrounding early years services and could be used in a range of courses, not only for those hoping to be early years practitioners but for all those professionals who work with families and young children. -- Jacqueline Barnes * Child and Adolescent Mental Health *

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ISBN 13	9780857029638
ISBN 10	0857029630
Title	Policy Issues in the Early Years
Author	Linda Miller
Series	Critical Issues In The Early Years
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sage Publications Ltd
Year published	2012-01-20
Number of pages	200
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