Suitable for childcare students, tutors and practitioners for support in applying the Early Years Foundation Stage, this book offers practical approach to implement the EYFS which helps to understand and transfer successful activities into their own settings and assignments.

A variety of case studies, activities and photos help students to put theory into practice and understand the relevance of what they are learning to the real world of childcare.

Offers information that students need at Levels 4 and 5. This book includes recommendations for further reading. It is suitable for sector-endorsed Early Years Foundation Degrees, NVQ/SVQ Level 4 in Children's Care, Learning and Development and other comparable qualifications.

Provides support for students studying for the CACHE Level 3 Child Care and Education qualification. This work features an index to help students find just what they're looking for. It also includes case studies, activities and photos that help students to apply their learning, develop professional skills, and reflect on their practice.

Offers an easy-to-perform play that teaches the story of Easter through simple drama and original songs set to popular traditional tunes. This title introduces the events of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day through the experiences of Peter, ending with the breakfast on the beach.

Takes an informative look at the integrated children's services agenda in practice in primary schools.

Presents a comprehensive, principle-based approach for redesigning public schools and creating new schools that enable all students to achieve at high standards. This title features stories and examples from schools that have successfully implemented the CES model. It is suitable for administrators, teachers, and reform activists.

Presents a comprehensive overview of the range of issues that the Early Years Professional need to be aware of. This book emphasizes the role of multi-agency working in responding effectively to the needs of children and families. It is suitable for students on early childhood studies courses, PGCEs and early years foundation degrees.

Positive Relationships in the Early Years.

Featuring over 1,000 schools covering ages five to eighteen, this guide covers each school's background and atmosphere, strengths and weaknesses, together with much factual detail and educational advice.

This book provides an accessible introduction to schemas. Schemas are a vitally important element in young children's learning, and this book has been designed to help practioners recognise them, value them and help children use them as they build their understanding of the world.

Learning outside the classroom is an essential part of early years education. This book looks at the opportunities the Forest School experience can offer young children for learning outdoors, and how this fits into the early years curriculum. It shows you how to incorporate good practice into all outdoor play activities.

Contains research summaries, key points checklists and discussion topics. This book features guidance on: selecting a topic; organizing and structuring your project; the range of research methods available; and, ethical issues. It also shows you how to use a range of methods of investigation, including observation, interviews and questionnaires.

Covering the developments in early years policy, this book explores the processes of how policy is made, implemented, analysed and developed over time. It provides an 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 only GBP600 in the kitty, the project was never going to be easy. Yet if Moira Cooke and husband Robert had any inkling of all the problems building a community school in rural Zambia would entail, they may well have caught the first plane back to the UK.

A core text on the role of observation in the early years environment for students on early childhood courses or working towards EYPS.

Approved by the Pre-School Learning Alliance, this book acts as a guide to working in a pre-school setting. It gives complete coverage of all core and optional units in the 2006 specifications so that you have everything you need to succeed in one place. It also includes case studies from PSLA-recommended pre-school settings.

A collection of case studies showing different experiences from around the world that involve children in decisions regarding their own education. Concerned with how children can actively participate in decision-making, it brings together cross-cultural experiences and supporting individuals or groups to work collaboratively.

Takes an informative look at the integrated children's services agenda in practice in primary schools.