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SAGE PUBLISHING Reflective Practice In The Early Years 2009 Edition by Reed
Written for anyone working in the field of early years education and care, this book encourages students and practitioners to consider their own practice and to examine practice in a wide range of early years settings. The four sections link closely to the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and support the reader in developing a critical and reflective approach to their own work. Issues covered include:@!play in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England@!the Foundation Phase in Wales@!safeguarding children@!the healthy child@!leading a team at a Children's Centre@!how childminders are working with the EYFS@!leading and managing a multi-agency workforce@!Continuing Professional Development for early years practitionersIdeal for those working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS), this book is also a must-read for students on any early years course, and will help the professional development of all practitioners working with the Birth to Eight age range.Michael Reed is Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester and Associate Lecturer with the Open University. Natalie Canning is Lecturer at the Open University. Introduction - Michael Reed and Natalie CanningPART ONE: CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTReflective Thinking; Reflective Practice - Karen ApplebyPlay in the Early Years Foundation Stage - Natalie Canning21st Century Digital Technology and Children's Learning - Linda TylerPolicy to Practice in Wales - Michael Reed and Alison Morrell PART TWO: THE UNIQUE CHILDSafeguarding Children: Every Child Matters so Everybody Matters! - Claire Majella RichardsA Healthy Child - Direction, Deficit or Diversity? - Mandy Andrews and Kate FowlerPART THREE: ENABLING PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTSChildren's Centres and Children's Services? - Michael ReedWorking Together at a Children's Centre - Rosie WalkerManaging Multi-Agency Working - Wendy MessengerPART FOUR: POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN A MULTI-AGENCY WORLDDistance Learning and Professional Development - Victoria CooperEarly Years Professionals: Leading for Change - Rory McDowall Clark and Sue Baylis Defining and Measuring Quality in Early Years Settings - Alison JacksonFrom Experienced Practitioner to Reflective Professional - Sue CallanConclusion - Michael Reed and Natalie CanningUseful Websites - Michael Reed and Natalie Canning