Planning in the Moment with Young Children: A Practical Guide for Early Years Practitioners and Parents (Ephgrave Anna)(Paperback)

Planning in the Moment with Young Children: A Practical Guide for Early Years Practitioners and Parents (Ephgrave Anna)(Paperback)

Young children live in the here and now. If adults are to make a real difference to their learning they need to seize the moments when children first show curiosity, and support their next steps immediately. This book embraces the concept of planning 'in the moment' and emphasises the critical role

Helping Children with ADHD: A CBT Guide for Practitioners, Parents and Teachers (Young Susan)(Paperback)

Combining the latest research evidence with the authors' practical expertise, Helping Children with ADHD offers a complete intervention programme for flexibly delivering behavioural and cognitive interventions to children aged 6-12 with ADHD and associated conditions. Redefines and develops best

School Readiness and the Characteristics of Effective Learning: The Essential Guide for Early Years Practitioners (Grimmer Tamsin)(Paperback)

This guide to understanding school readiness in young children is essential reading for early years practitioners. It explores the concept of school readiness by unpicking what the term means for children and how we can define it in the context of the characteristics of effective learning. This

Safeguarding Children and Young People Online: A Guide for Practitioners (Megele Claudia)(Paperback)

The first book to provide practitioners with an evidence-based, practical guide to safeguarding children and young people from abuse in a world of sexting, selfies and snap

Planning in the Moment with Two and Three Year Olds: Child-Initiated Play in Action (Ephgrave Anna)(Paperback)

Children are most engaged - and therefore learn best - when they are following their own interests. In this book, Anna Ephgrave shows how her acclaimed 'planning in the moment' approach can be used with two and three year olds with dramatic results for both children and staff. It reveals the impact

Year One in Action: A Month-By-Month Guide to Taking Early Years Pedagogy Into Ks1 (Ephgrave Anna)(Paperback)

Children are 'hard-wired' to learn and they learn best by being active and autonomous - exploring, discovering, creating and taking risks, in other words, by playing. However, formal, subject specific lessons and a focus on data, targets and unrealistic expectations are causing young children to be

Motivational Interviewing for Working with Children and Families: A Practical Guide for Early Intervention and Child Protection (Forrester Donald)(Paperback)

Drawing on 20 years of practical experience, research and teaching in the field, this book is a comprehensive guide on the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) in child protection and family social work. MI increases the likelihood of behavioural change, working with client resistance to encourage

Supporting Young Children Through Change and Everyday Transitions: Practical Strategies for Practitioners and Parents (Mainstone-Cotton Sonia)(Paperback)

Explaining the importance of supporting children through change for their wellbeing and social and emotional development, this practical guide gives early years practitioners and parents the tools to help children cope with change and everyday transitions. The book looks at different types of

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Young Children 0-5 Years (Potter Marie)(Paperback / softback)

Essential support for all trainees and practitioners working in early years contexts, helping them to understand and mitigate against the risk factors of mental health needs in children from birth to 5

Language for Behaviour and Emotions: A Practical Guide to Working with Children and Young People (Branagan Anna)(Paperback)

This practical, interactive resource is designed to be used by professionals who work with children and young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Speech, Language and Communication needs. Gaps in language and emotional skills can have a negative impact on behaviour as well

A Practitioners' Tool for Child Protection and the Assessment of Parents (Fowler Jeff)(Paperback)

A practical tool for the assessment of children and their families, this guide enables professionals to make informed decisions about child protection issues. Firmly rooted in current practice, it draws on the expertise of a practising consultant and experienced qualified social worker Jeff Fowler,

Transitions in the Early Years - A Practical Guide to Supporting Children Between Early Years Settings and into Key Stage 1 (Allingham Sue)(Paperback / softback)

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in practice - A practical guide for all providers of early years education caring for children with SEND (Hewson Claire)(Paperback / softback)

Supporting Slcn in Children with Asd in the Early Years: A Practical Resource for Professionals (Warwick Jennifer)(Paperback)

With growing numbers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) being diagnosed in the early years, it is becoming increasingly important for education and health professionals to understand ASD and to implement supportive strategies as part of the everyday curriculum and routine. This book

Positive Body Image in the Early Years: A Practical Guide (Macconville Ruth)(Paperback)

Promote positive body image, build self-esteem and tackle body confidence issues in young children with this practical guide. Over a quarter of childcare professionals have seen body confidence issues in children aged 3-5 years old. This book explains how body image develops, highlights the warning

Tic Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Chowdhury Uttom)(Paperback)

This is the essential one-stop guide for parents of children and young people with tic disorders and the professionals who work with them. Drawing on current research and their own clinical experience, the authors provide up-to-date information on tic disorders and review the psychological, medical

The Nursery Year in Action: Following Children's Interests Through the Year (Ephgrave Anna)(Paperback)

Child-led learning in the early years allows children to thrive while making accelerated progress. Young children learn and develop best when they are in a stimulating environment which is carefully organised and equipped to meet their needs, interests and stages of development, and where each

Eating and Drinking Difficulties in Children: A Guide for Practitioners (Winstock April)(Paperback)

Clearly illustrated, this is the ultimate practical handbook for all professionals working with children with eating and drinking difficulties, and an essential guide for all students studying this area of therapy.Covering the complex issues involved in the field of eating and drinking difficulties

Gifted Young Children: A Guide For Teachers and Parents (Porter Louise)(Paperback / softback)

Praise for the first edition: ... a wealth of creative ideas and practical advice for developing the talents of this under-served population. Her humour and candor, compassion and insight will endear her work to readers internationally. - Joan Franklin Smutny, Director, Center for Gifted,

Starting from the Child: Teaching and Learning from 4 - 8 (Fisher Julie)(Paperback)

'Starting from the Child' supports early years practitioners to be advocates for young children and their learning needs. In the fourth edition of this highly influential and inspirational book, Julie Fisher outlines the important theories and research which should underpin best early years

Gifted & Talented in the Early Years: Practical Activities for Children Aged 3 to 6 (Sutherland Margaret)(Paperback)

Combining theoretical perspectives with practical activities, the Second Edition of Gifted and Talented in the Early Years offers clear guidance on how to ensure you and your setting can identify and provide for very young children in your care who are gifted and talented. With an emphasis on

Young Runners: The Complete Guide to Healthy Running for Kids from 5 to 18 (Bloom Marc)(Paperback)

Loaded with clear and practical information that parents, coaches, and children can put to quick use, Young Runners is a comprehensive guide to recreational and competitive running for children of all ages. Former running coach Marc Bloom draws on years of experience, as well as on some of the most

How to Observe Children, (Riddall-Leech Sheila)(Paperback / softback)

Supports practitioners in observing children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. This book includes information relating to the National Primary Strategy to support effective observations in schools. It also offers examples of observations that enable students and practitioners to relate the

Music and Singing in the Early Years: A Guide to Singing with Young Children (Greenhalgh Zoe)(Paperback)

Music and singing are an inherent part of children's lives and offer a wonderful opportunity to promote young children's learning and development. This how-to guide is full of useful information to support musical understanding and assist practitioners in developing their knowledge, skills and