Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Principles and Values of Effective Practice 2. Children’s Rights 3. How Children Learn 4. Language and Language Development 5. Working with the Under 3s 6. Feelings and Relationships 7. Working in Partnership with Parents 8. Play 9. Management and Leadership Issues in the Early Years 10. Early Years Education 11. The Primary Curriculum at KS1

About the Author

Audrey Curtis was formerly World President of OMEP (World Organisation for Early Childhood Education) and now acts as a consultant. Maureen O'Hagan was formerly Director of Quality Assurance at CACHE (Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education). She now works as a freelance consultant.