Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in Early Years Settings: A Professional Guide to Ethnicity, Religion, Culture and Language (Devarakonda Chandrika)(Paperback)

Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in Early Years Settings: A Professional Guide to Ethnicity, Religion, Culture and Language (Devarakonda Chandrika)(Paperback)

This guide provides insights, case studies and resources to enable anyone working in early years settings to identify and understand the individual needs of children from diverse backgrounds and the steps that can be taken to support and extend their learning. Examining the impact of unconscious

Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood: An Introduction (Devarakonda Chandrika)(Paperback)

Covering a wide range of concepts and taking a broader perspective of what inclusion entail, this book offers an overview of current research, policy and practice in diversity and inclusion in the early years. It is a clear introduction to what inclusive practice means for those working with young

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education (Borkett Penny)(Paperback)

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education reveals how cultural diversity can be celebrated in every early years setting. Acknowledging the impact of culture on a child's development and identity, the book demonstrates the need for practitioners to appreciate cultural difference,

Inclusion, Equality and Diversity in Working with Children (Griffin Sue)(Paperback / softback)

Offers an integrated answer that address inclusion, equality and diversity in childcare settings. This book explains how to turn good intentions into effective anti-discriminatory practice when working with children of various ages. It includes examples from a selection of childcare settings that

Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education (Cronin Mark)(Paperback)

Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education will help practitioners to understand the experiences of young children who are living in poverty. It examines the potentially devastating impact of poverty and social exclusion on children's chances in later life, and considers recent policy and

Performance Management in Early Years Settings: A Practical Guide for Leaders and Managers (Garvey Debbie)(Paperback)

In this accessible and informative step-by-step guide, early years consultant Debbie Garvey provides leaders and managers with best practice tips and advice for developing their performance management skills in early years settings. Drawing on current research and the author's wealth of experience

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

Enabling Environments in the Early Years - Making Provision for High Quality and Challenging Learning Experiences in Early Years Settings (Hodgman Liz)(Paperback / softback)

Hacking Diversity: The Politics of Inclusion in Open Technology Cultures (Dunbar-Hester Christina)(Paperback)

A firsthand look at efforts to improve diversity in software and hackerspace communitiesHacking, as a mode of technical and cultural production, is commonly celebrated for its extraordinary freedoms of creation and circulation. Yet surprisingly few women participate in it: rates of involvement by

Keeping up with the Times: Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Teacher Education Programs (Riojas-Cortez Mari)(Paperback)

How do we begin to understand diversity in early childhood in order to combat biases? There are many layers of diversity within families that are important to examine. We must consider ethnic diversity first and foremost as we engage in a conversation regarding diversity, as we know (or should

Managing Early Years Settings: Supporting and Leading Teams (Robins Alison)(Paperback)

Firmly grounded in practice, this book puts children and families at the center of good early years leadership. There is now considerable emphasis on leadership skills in this sector, as the workforce becomes increasingly professionalized. Useful features such as Activities for Continuing

Diversity and Marginalisation in Childhood: A Guide for Inclusive Thinking 0-11 (Hamilton Paula)(Paperback)

This core text offers students an accessible foundation to the topics of diversity, inclusion and marginalisation. Not only will they develop an understanding of how marginalisation happens, they will be encouraged to question and challenge policy and practice through case studies, reflective

Language, Literacy and Communication in the Early Years:: A Critical Foundation (Hayes Carol)(Paperback)

This book guides students and practitioners through the wealth of information on cognition and language development by breaking the area down into manageable chunks and drawing these together into a full understanding of the holistic nature of child development. Children with communication

Supporting Mental Health in Primary and Early Years: A Practice-Based Approach (Glazzard Jonathan)(Paperback)

Emphasising not just mental health needs, but also the importance of creating a culture of inclusion for all pupils so that all pupils develop high self-esteem, emotional intelligence, social confidence and resilience, this book provides: an introduction to key theories that relate to mental

Positive Behaviour Management in Early Years Settings: An Essential Guide (Williams Liz)(Paperback)

Drawing on her extensive practical experience, Liz Williams provides a highly accessible and much-needed guide to promoting positive behaviour in early years settings. In this book, she explains why children may act in the way that they do and how behaviour should be understood differently in

Women in Tech: A Practical Guide to Increasing Gender Diversity and Inclusion (Arnold Gillian)(Paperback)

It has long been recognised that the technology industry is not diverse and gender inclusive. In the UK, the proportion of women in technology roles has remained stubbornly beneath 20% for the last twenty years. With this book we hope to help address that. This guide to tackling the gender

The Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare and Religion (Hamlin Hannibal)(Paperback)

This Companion provides an essential grounding in early modern religious culture and the ideas that Shakespeare returned to throughout his career. Focused close-readings of individual plays explore the variegated Christian contexts of Shakespeare's work, as well as the treatment of Judaism, Islam

Creating an Anti-Racist Culture in the Early Years: An Essential Guide for Practitioners (Smidt Sandra)(Paperback)

At a time of growing evidence of racism across many countries and cultures, Creating an Anti-Racist Culture in the Early Years will help those working with young children recognise racism, name it for what it is and help their young pupils understand that difference is nothing to be feared. Drawing

Creative Role Play in the Early Years - Creative Role Play in the Early Years (Bryce-Clegg Alistair)(Paperback / softback)

This lively book will guide you in planning, stimulating and organising role play inside and out. Part 1 discussed why role play is important. Part 2 presents activities suitable for a range of role play situations. There are ideas for materials, equipment and locations, including advice on making

Supporting Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years (Whitehead Marian)(Paperback / softback)

Covering the age range 0-7 years, this book highlights the speed and complexity of children's thinking, communicative abilities, social and cultural awareness and physical skills during this period of growth. Observations and case studies are used to demonstrate the learning that goes on in a

The A to Z of Early Years: Politics, Pedagogy and Plain Speaking (O′sullivan June)(Paperback)

From a leading voice in the early years community comes an accessible, dip in, dip out guide to all the hot topics in the sector. Born from questions raised on her early years blog, June O'Sullivan brings a combination of advice, good humour and plain speaking to address themes that come up time

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

Gender Diversity and Non-Binary Inclusion in the Workplace: The Essential Guide for Employers (Gibson Sarah)(Paperback)

Helping to create inclusive work environments for non-binary people, this book builds knowledge of non-binary identities and provides practical solutions to many of the basic workplace problems this group face. Working with and including non-binary people in the workplace is beneficial for both

Special Needs and Early Years: A Practitioner's Guide (Wall Kate)(Paperback)

In the third edition of this respected and influential textbook, Kate Wall blends theory and practice with an informative and highly accessible writing style to provide a detailed analysis of provision for young children with additional needs.New to this edition are up-to-date information on all