With the introduction of the Early Years Foundation Stage, young children's personal, social and emotional development is an area of ever-increasing interest to those working in the field of early childhood. This fully revised third edition of Marion Dowling's best selling book has been updated and expanded to include:
- personal ,social and emotional development in children 0-6 years
- an update on recent and current national developments which impact on young children's personal development
- comprehensive references to the Early Years Foundation Stage
- links to Early Years Professional Standards
- research on brain development and links to young children's well-being and learning
- aspects of work with children from culturally diverse backgrounds
- multi-agency working, including Children's Centres, extended schools and communities
Easy to read and including new case studies and points for practice this book is essential for students and practitioners.