Early Childhood
A Guide for Students
- Tina Bruce - Honorary Visiting Professor at University of Roehampton
"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 engaging text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of early childhood. Written and edited by experts in the field, the book clearly explains theory through illustrations of good practice, with case studies, reflective exercises and suggestions for further reading.
Each chapter has been revised with an emphasis on encouraging reflective practice and there are new chapters on:
- Personal, social, and emotional development
- Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
- Health and safeguarding children
This brand new edition has also been updated in light of the new Early Years Foundation Stage, and addresses the needs of students working towards EYPS.
An easy to read resource and relevant case studies to use in my teaching. I will also recommend this book to level 3 students
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.
