Table of Contents

Introduction
Part 1: Early Childhood Context and Policy
Chapter 1: Children and Childhood: A Historical Perspective
Chapter 2: The Current Policy Context of Early Years
Part 2: Children′s Development
Chapter 3: Holistic Development
Chapter 4: Children′s Development
Chapter 5: Development in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Chapter 6: Factors affecting Children′s Learning and Development
Part 3: Applying Child Development in Practice
Chapter 7: Supporting Children′s Learning and Development
Chapter 8: Observing and Assessing Children′s Learning and Development
Part 4: Enhancing Practice and Understanding
Chapter 9: Reflecting on Children′s Learning and Development
Chapter 10: Thinking, Questioning and Challenging: A Critical Approach to the Early Years

About the Author

Sally Neaum is a lecturer in Early Childhood, and teaches Primary English in initial teacher training. She has worked as a nursery and primary school teacher, as an advisor in early years and inclusion. She has an M.Ed in Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs and her doctoral research was in the pedagogy of early literacy. 

Reviews

The third edition brings it in line with current policy...[and] there are numerous case studies throughout the chapters, which help illustrate points made. This will prove to be a useful book for those wanting to hone up on their child development knowledge, for those starting out in their early years career, and for those undertaking professional development.
*Neil Henty*