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An easy to read resource and relevant case studies to use in my teaching. I will also recommend this book to level 3 students
Nice layout. Good explanations - helpful guide for students
Extremely useful for my students, especially realating to healthy lifestyles and the factors that can affect this. Students found it very useful towards their assignment work.
Superb peice of literature which will support our learners achieve wider outcomes for L3 Diploma
A textbook that covers the fundamentals for early year students. Chapters include working with children, child development, foundation stage, key state 1, professional development and leading and managing.
A useful guide to supplement the module reading for Understanding the Theory and Practice of Nurture Groups.
A very accessible text - useful for all EY and FD students studying at undergraduate level. Excellent examples of good practice and useful exercises. I really like the emphasis on reflective practice.
Very practical and broadranging textbook.
I liked Biddle's text better.
Praise for the first edition:
'Because it includes new research and guidelines, the book's not just excellent for students but very useful for pre-school practitioners across the board. Highly recommended!' - SureStart Magazine
'[This book] is a very useful for pre-school practitioners, across the board, with useful case studies, illustrations of good practice and reflective exercises' - Early Years Educator
Early Childhood presents many of the issues and developments in this area. It is well structured and provides some excellent ideas for reflection and challenging the students thinking.
This book provides good basic text covering a broad range of issues. It's extremely well written and easy to read.
Excellent author.
Recommended to year one students as an introduction to childhood as a discipline.
Tina Bruce never fails to provide a really interesting and helpful read for my students
Well written basic text which will assist students on the Early years course.
Recommended for all students who are studying towards a foundation degree in childhood studies. This book includes good practice, theory and current research. it is very user friendly and has contributions from some of the best experts in the area of child development. This book will not only support the students learning, but enhanced and extend it. A complete introduction into the field of early childhood.
This book has been adopted as one of the core texts for the Sussex University Early Years PGCE. It comprehensively covers all the basic themes and concepts essential for trainees who are working towards achieving QTS in the 3-7 age range.
Excellent, absolutely bursting with activities and exercises to promote and encourage reflective practice for today's early years pedagogues.
A well written student friendly generalised text book that will support Foundation Degree students throughout their course.
