Understanding Early Years Policy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fitzgerald, Damien, author.

Contributor:

Fitzgerald, Damien

Kay, Janet

Series:

Core textbook

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (208 p.)

Edition:

4th edition

Place of Publication:

Sage Publications Ltd 2016

London : SAGE Publications, 2016.

Summary:

Previously known as Baldock: Understanding Early Years Policy is in its <strong>Fourth Edition</strong>. This best-selling textbook continues to provide fully updated coverage of all the latest developments in early years policy such as the revised Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), SEND Code of Practice 0-25 years and the Children and Families Act 2014. Exploring how policy is made, implemented, analysed and developed over time this book presents a complete overview of early years policy and an evaluation of its ongoing impact on practice. This<strong> </strong><strong>Fourth Edition</strong> has been significantly updated to include: Full coverage of the 2010-2015 UK Coalition Government. A comprehensive timeline of Early Years policy Guidance on how to research policy for yourself More international case studies, now including the US and Scandinavia. New material on how to manage policy changes as a practitioner An expandedfocus of the devolved countries within the UK This text is an essential read for early years students at all levels, and early years practitioners.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-03-623495-9

1-4739-6798-8

1-4462-0576-2

9781036234959

OCLC:

948793298

Publisher Number:

T244539