Contemporary Issues in the Early Years » (5th Edition)

With a focus on improving outcomes for all children and on closing the gap between those who do well and those who do not, the importance of the early years of children's lives and of supporting families through integrated service provision are now centre stage.

Earlier editions of Contemporary Issues in the Early Years have argued for coherent policies for young children and for an expansion of high-quality early childhood services. This fourth edition is extensively revised and most of the chapters are completely new. It reflects the many developments across the early childhood field in the past few years, with a particular emphasis on working together across agency boundaries to respond effectively to the needs of children and families.

This book is essential reading for students on Early Childhood Studies, Early Years and Teaching Assistants Foundation Degree courses and all those involved in early childhood services provision.