Understand early childhood services and how to make the changes work best for you and your clients When Labour came to power in 1997, early years services underwent a huge transformation--for example a significant increase in the scale of provision, the creation of an over-arching policy approach (Every Child Matters), the establishment of new departments focused on children and their families at local and national level,and more. Developing Early Childhood Services offers an historical account of the development of early years services in the United Kingdom (with consideration of developments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as England). After an Introduction arguing the relevance of an historical perspective, it presents a fairly brief account of developments from the 16th century to the Second World War, a similarly brief account of developments from the Second World War up until the Conservative victory of 1979, a more detailed account of developments in the period of Conservative Government (1979-1997) and three chapters with an even more detailed account of developments since 1997. It is easy to become so focused on the implementation of the latest changes that you lose sight of the process of change itself. This book helps you understand what has happened so far, to evaluate that process and to prepare for the future. Its objective is to assist you to understand what has happened, and why, rather than argue that what we have now is, or is not, better than what went before or than any other set of arrangements that might be conceived.

Developing Early Childhood Services: Past, Present and Future

Education & Teaching

Baldock, Peter

Schools & Teaching

Open University Press

Understand early childhood services and how to make the changes work best for you and your clients When Labour came to power in 1997, early years services underwent a huge transformation--for example a significant increase in the scale of provision, the creation of an over-arching policy approach (Every Child Matters), the establishment of new departments focused on children and their families at local and national level,and more. Developing Early Childhood Services offers an historical account of the development of early years services in the United Kingdom (with consideration of developments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as England). After an Introduction arguing the relevance of an historical perspective, it presents a fairly brief account of developments from the 16th century to the Second World War, a similarly brief account of developments from the Second World War up until the Conservative victory of 1979, a more detailed account of developments in the period of Conservative Government (1979-1997) and three chapters with an even more detailed account of developments since 1997. It is easy to become so focused on the implementation of the latest changes that you lose sight of the process of change itself. This book helps you understand what has happened so far, to evaluate that process and to prepare for the future. Its objective is to assist you to understand what has happened, and why, rather than argue that what we have now is, or is not, better than what went before or than any other set of arrangements that might be conceived.

Developing Early Childhood Services

The Place of Narrative in the Early Years Curriculum

Narrative in the Early Years Curriculum offers a timely new perspective on the place of narrative in the early years curriculum. Applying the results of up-to-date psychological research to day-to-day practice in pre-schools, day nurseries, schools and out of school play care settings, the author help readers to understand just what it is that makes so many story books produced for pre-school children in recent years a success and what deeper purposes they serve.  Offering helpful advice on what works, the book shows how good practice based on practical experience is underpinned and clarified by research findings. Furthermore, it illustrates that an understanding of the development of narrative competence can challenge current ideas on various areas of early years practice, including child protection, health and safety and the consultation of children.   

The Place of Narrative in the Early Years Curriculum: How the Tale Unfolds

Routledge

Gender and Lifelong Learning

Understanding Early Years Policy

`The strength of the book lies in its ability to untangle the conglomeration of key developments of early years policy from 1945-2005 whilst at the same time establishing itself as a reference book on early years policy that will never outdate itself. I predict that this book will quickly find a place on the book lists of colleges and universities around the country′ - ESCalate  `This book is excellent. It is very easy to read and it starts with the basics, before allowing the reader to be more reflective′ - Michelle Smith has a BA (Hons) degree in Early Childhood Studies and has recently completed her Early Years PGCE  ′[These authors] have usefully worked to show how policy tends to be developed and who is likely to influence the details. The detailed case study of the proposals in Every Child Matters offers a helpful example to ground the wealth of detail. The chapters that follow could well help readers to reflect on what happens to real children and families as the result of policies′ - Nursery World  Are you looking for a clear overview of recent early years legislation?  Whether you are an early years student or a professional working in the field, this book will help you to understand and implement the wealth of early years legislation passed over the last few years.   It includes: - information on all the main areas of early years policy - consideration of the impact changes have had on practice - guidance on the ways in which policy developments can be evaluated - a handy timeline of early years legislation - a glossary of key terms.  There are case studies and exercises illustrating the links between policy and practice throughout the book and each chapter offers guidance on official documents and points you in the direction of relevant Websites.   Foundation degree students, those on early years QTS and Early Childhood Studies courses, EYDCP team leaders, SENCOs, and management teams in nursery schools and early years settings will find this comprehensive guide to early years policy invaluable.

Kay, Janet

Fitzgerald, Damien

Paul Chapman Educational Publishing

Fully revised to include all the latest developments in early years policy, this book explores the processes of how policy is made, implemented, analysed and developed over time. In this well respected book the authors provide a complete overview of early years policy and evaluate its ongoing impact on practice. Case studies, points for reflection and activities encourage discussion and critical thinking around this complicated topic. This third edition has been significantly revised and updated to include: - a new chapter on exploring the international dimension of early years policy - discussion of the impact of the recession and the Coalition Government′s policies - material on how ordinary practitioners can influence policy - a revised and updated timeline of early years legislation Essential reading for early years students at all levels, and early years practitioners at any stage of their career, this book is a must-have for navigating the minefield of early years legislation. Peter Baldock has worked extensively in early years education and is chair of the executive committees of two children′s charities based in Sheffield. Damien Fitzgerald and Janet Kay are both Prinicpal Lecturers in Early Childhood Studies at Sheffield Hallam University

Sage Publications Ltd.

Business & Money

Education & Reference

Dedicated to providing a complete understanding of early years policy and the ability to evaluate its impact on practice, this book is an invaluable guide for early years students and professionals alike. The Second Edition of this well-loved book has been substantially revised including: 
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<li>An entirely new chapter focusing on policy across England, Scotland, Wales, &amp; Northern Ireland</li>
<li>Discussion of the proposed new Early Years Foundation Stage</li>
<li>Talk of the recent developments in Special Educational Needs</li>
<li>An up-to-date timeline of key early years legislation</li>
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Developing Early Childhood Services: Past, Present and Future

Developing Early Childhood Services

The Place of Narrative in the Early Years Curriculum: How the Tale Unfolds

The Place of Narrative in the Early Years Curriculum

Gender and Lifelong Learning

Understanding Early Years Policy

Understanding Early Years Policy

Understanding Early Years Policy

Understanding Early Years Policy

Understanding Early Years Policy