Policy Issues in the Early Years

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Education Policy

March 2012 | 200 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Providing a unique and critical insight into some of the most significant issues affecting early years education, this book draws on current research, addresses key debates, and considers international perspectives. Topics covered include: policy making; poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion; promoting infant mental health; safeguarding and well-being; enhancing children's potential; parenting policies and skills; and national strategies versus professional autonomy.

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Denise Hevey, University of Northampton and Linda Miller, Open University

Introduction: Critical Perspectives on Early Years Policy-Making

PART ONE: POVERTY, SOCIAL DISADVANTAGE AND YOUNG CHILDREN

Naomi Eisenstadt, University of Oxford, UK (former Head of Sure Start and Head of Cabinet Office Social Exclusion Unit.)

Poverty, Disadvantage and Social Exclusion

Jenny Spratt, Head of EY Services for Peterborough, Sue Owen, Director of Children's Well being, National Children's Bureau and Caroline Sharp, National Foundation

Closing the Gap: Policy into Action

Angela Underdown, Associate Professor of Public Health in the Early Years, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick

Promoting Infant Mental Health: A Public Health Priority

PART TWO: EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS IN EARLY YEARS

Stuart Shanker, Director, The Milton and Harris Research Initiative and Roger Downer, York University, Canada.

Enhancing Potential in Children (EPIC)

Jane Aldgate and Wendy Rose, The Open University, UK and policy advisers to Scottish Government

Safeguarding, Well-Being and Universal Services: A Case Study of Scotland

Mary Crowley, formerly CEO of Parenting UK

Parenting Policies and Skills Strategies in the United Kingdom

Lesley Staggs, formerly National Director of the Foundation Stage National Strategy

Play as a Foundation for Learning? The Rhetoric and Reality of the National Strategy for Early Education and Assessment in England

PART THREE: MARKETIZATION AND DEMOCRATIZATION

Prof. Peter Moss, Institute of Education, University of London, UK.

Making Democracy a Fundamental Value in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) - Meaning What?

Eva Lloyd with Helen Penn, Centre for Study of Marketisation in Childcare, University of East London, UK

Marketization of Early Years and Childcare Services

Ulviya Mikailova, Gerda Sula, Dawn Tankersley, Aija Tuna, International Step-by-Step Association (ISSA), Hungary.

Early Years Services as a Vehicle for Democratization: ISSA's Experience in Supporting Practitioners' Professional Development, Building Partnerships and Influencing Systems

Conclusion

Linda Miller, The Open University and Denise Hevey, University of Northampton, UK

Critical Perspectives on Policy Implementation

A wide-ranging and thoughtful book by some of the most interesting academics in the UK and beyond. The chapters go well-beyond the areas of so many early years books and this makes it a vaulable addition to the growing literature.

Mr Keith Savage

Centre for Childhood Studies, Stockport College

March 13, 2013

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Chapters include reflections on current issues from a number of respected contributors . A valuable additional to the library. Each chapter ends with useful website links and I especially value the recommendations for reading at different levels of study. Marketisation of early years is thought provoking. Very up to date

Mrs Janet Harvell

Early Years, Bridgwater College

January 8, 2013

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A well written, informative book detailing key policy issues in Early Years settings. Essential for module 1 of the foundation degree early years but will also be useful to students on a range of modules

Mrs Elisabeth Byers

other, Oaklands College

December 12, 2012

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Absolutely essential for policy based modules

Mrs Chelle Davison

Education , Leeds Metropolitan University

November 4, 2012

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This is very well pitched for students who have fed back how helpful they are finding it.

Rosie Walker

Institute of Education, Worcester University

October 30, 2012

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Critical Perspectives / Parenting Policy / Reconceptualising Policy Making particularly relevant & thought-provoking.

Mr Martin Harmer

Social Sciences & Law, University of Teesside

October 24, 2012

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The book is versatile and will be valuable for various modules on the Foundation Degree course and the BA Early Years. The book is set out nicely and makes for an interesting read with a clear overview of each chapter and summary. The authors write in such a way that is understandable to students and I have also used the book during planning delivery sessions. Authors support their writing well with a wide range of sources.

Mrs Nicola Firth

Care and Early Years, Wakefield College

October 23, 2012

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This is a helpful additional text for my EYP students. essential for new graduates to EY but optional for experienced practitioners

Mrs Jane Joyce

Faculty of Education, Winchester University

October 17, 2012

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Excellent

Dr Guy Roberts-Holmes

Education , Institute of Education