A guide to planning and providing for high quality learning experiences for children under five. The author advises on providing for each area of learning: personal, social and emotional development; language and literacy; mathematics; knowledge and understanding of the world; and physical and creative development. An outline of the "early learning goals" which establish expectations for each area of learning for the majority of children is given. Case studies of good practice are included. Rodger also offers practical help in writing an early years policy and guidance on assessment and devising an effective post-inspection action plan.