Special Needs and Early Years
A Practitioner Guide
In the third edition of this respected and influential textbook, Kate Wall blends theory and practice with an informative and highly accessible writing style to provide a detailed analysis of provision for young children with additional needs.
New to this edition are:
- up-to-date information on all the relevant policies and legislation, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Every Child Matters (ECM) and the training guidelines for new SENCOs;
- a timeline showing the development of policies and legislation in the field;
- learning objectives at the beginning of chapters;
- points for reflection, to aid independent study and facilitate critical thinking;
- new case studies, covering the Birth to 8 age range;
- new content on the role of fathers, pupil voice and listening to children, taking an holistic view of the child, and current issues around diversity and inclusion.
This book is essential reading for early years students and practitioners, and for all those working with young children with special educational needs and their families.
'This book is highly recommended for anyone looking to expand their working knowledge of special education needs and the policy that covers and guides practice; it will prove invaluable for any student wishing to become better acquainted with the complex issues that surround this subject' -
Early Years Educator
'This wide-ranging and theoretically grounded update of a key text is extremely user-friendly for both academics and students wishing to gain an insight into the impact of Special Needs within the widening early years workforce' -
Julia Druce, Senior Lecturer and Pathway Leader for Early Years, Playwork and Education,
Anglia Ruskin University
This book provided some useful supplementary reading for our students who were looking at working with younger children. It was practice based an therefore will be useful for students after this course.
Very good and easy to understand. The main key areas are covered. Easy for students to read.
this is an excellent and up to date book very useful for a full overview of early years legislation and practice
This text has been suggested to many of our students who are studying for their qualification as special educational needs coordinators.
a super text that links EY and SEN in a very concise manner
Excellent book which provides a wealth of information. It offers theories, case studies and strategies.
An essential text for all students and teachers working with children who have additional learning needs. This is a favourite of my students when they study for their ALN modules.
This book will be useful for some learners who suport children with special needs.
Information contained within this book is clear and concise. It is good to use as supplementary reading to enhance the lessons taught in the classroom.
