Belief in the benefits young children derive from nursery education remains largely subordinate to the belief that young children should spend the majority of their time at home with their mothers. However in the next decade it is likely that more women will be encouraged to participate in the workforce. Will current discussions and policies result in day-care expansion as a response to the needs of industry, rather than those of the children and their families? Or will parents take this opportunity to demand a good "care" and "education" system for their under fives, and for under fives of their future - an educare system? Tricia David examines the historical and social factors which have acted as brakes on the development of comprehensive and coordinated pre-school provision. She explores the issues which must be addressed in ensuring that equality of opportunity begins with the under-fives, the importance of continuity, the formation of attachments and the roles of parents and pre-school workers.

Under Five-Under-Educated?

David, Tricia

Education & Teaching

Open Univ Pr

A guide for early primary and nursery school teachers to identifying abused children and helping them and their families. Examines the cultural and historical background of child abuse and neglect, and suggests school policies for dealing with it. Also discusses legal requirements under the 1989 (British) Children Act. Distributed by Taylor &amp; Francis. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Child Protection and Early Years Teachers: Coping With Child Abuse

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

With 1994 designated the United Nations Year of the Family, young children and their relationship with parents and carers is back on the political agenda. Amongst recent legislation to meet this agenda in Britain is the Children Act 1989. The Act seeks to improve the position and perception of children in society, by stressing the rights of children and the responsibilities that parents and the caring professions have towards them. "Working Together For Young Children" addresses the central issues facing young children and their families today. The contributors - experienced in the fields of health, education, social and voluntary services - provide information, research evidence and ideas about practice in the light of recent legislative reform. Emphasizing collaboration at all levels of care provision, different chapters explore the services directed at children "in need" as well as children in general.

Working Together for Young Children

Routledge

Working Together For Young Children: Multi-professionalism in action

With 1994 designated the UN Year of the Family, this book addresses the central issues facing young children and their families in the light of the Children Act 1989.

Early Childhood Educational Research

This work focuses on the field of early years research. It argues that the educational research community has blossomed in the UK in recent years, with the growth of higher degrees and practitioner research within this area.

Early Childhood Educational Research: Issues in Methodology and Ethics

THOMPSON, LINDA

Aubrey, Carol

Godfrey, Ray

Schools & Teaching

Provision of education for children under five has recently become a political concern. At the same time, this relatively small field has been attracting increased research attention, with many early years practitioners seeking routes to initial and higher degrees. This book offers essential guidance for researchers and newcomers to the field, outlining opportunities in research as well as useful, sensitive and appropriate methods for researching childhood education.

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