Marion Dowling′s much-loved book explores how to support young children′s development, enabling each to develop as a unique person, in the context of current policy and the latest research.
Young children's personal, social and emotional development is of central importance to all those working in the Early Years.
Offering thought-provoking questions and practical suggestions to help readers to reflect on and develop their own practice, this fourth edition of Marion Dowling's much-loved book has been fully updated to include:
This is essential reading for all Early Years students and practitioners, and anyone working with or caring for young children.
“This is an excellent addition to any early education library. Marion Dowling takes key ideas from the latest research and presents them in an engaging, informative and accessible way which demonstrates their link with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. She makes good use of examples from practice showing how the ideas she explores can be reflected in our practice. At a time when increasing numbers of children , especially two year olds, are using early years provision it is an important reminder”
′Marion continues to capture the essence of Personal Social and Emotional Development through this revised edition. The updated sections of the book reflect the changing times young children experience in their lives and provide early years practitioners with opportunities to question and reflect on how they engage with children in their daily work. The author continues to share her thorough knowledge and understanding of the subject with quality enabling all to access the content. This is an excellent resource for all working with young children providing rich links between theoretical insights and practical application.′
-- Dr Lesley Curtis′It′s rare that I begin a book and very quickly feel that I am learning so much that I want to read it cover to cover. Marion′s wealth of expertise is reflected in her very clear thinking on issues, and she has a knack of writing ′quotable quotes′ which capture material succinctly. The book layout is organised in reader-friendly sections, making material easy to absorb. Relevant case studies challenge the reader to apply their new knowledge to practice, and summary boxes emphasise key practice points. All this, alongside updated policy and critiques in this new edition, make this an excellent choice.′
-- Martin Harmerof why and how we focus on the needs of the child and their family.
-- Bernadette Duffy OBE
Marion Dowling was involved in the pre-school playgroup movement, taught in London and was headteacher of a state nursery school. She was an educational adviser in two local authorities, a member of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate, and has been involved in a number of government working parties on early years. She now works as a trainer and consultant in the UK and overseas.Marion is an experienced author and is vice president of Early Education, a national charity.
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