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The early years of a child’s life are vital in their development, and a skilled teacher or practitioner can make a huge difference.

Creating a supportive environment early on where children can grow and thrive is essential to help them maximise their potential in primary and secondary education.

Critical Publishing offer a broad spectrum of the most informed and accessible texts that covers everything from enhancing professional practice to nurturing children's well-being.



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Children Forsaken

Children Forsaken

Child Abuse from Ancient to Modern Times

By Steven Walker

A shocking reminder of the cruel history of childhood that has been largely hidden and forgotten.

Developing as a Reflective Early Years Professional

Developing as a Reflective Early Years Professional

A Thematic Approach

By Carol Hayes, Ruth Hudson, Jayne Daly and Mandy Duncan

 A critical and thematic approach to key issues for early years students and practitioners, with a focus throughout on reflective practice

Essential Guides for Early Career Teachers: Teaching Early Years

Essential Guides for Early Career Teachers: Teaching Early Years

By Lorna Williams and Colin Howard Edited by Emma Hollis

An essential text specifically aimed at all beginning teachers involved in early years and Reception teaching, to help develop outstanding professional practice.

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Children 4-11 Years

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Children 4-11 Years

By Jonathan Glazzard and Caroline Bligh

Helps trainees and teachers to identify and support primary-aged children with mental health needs, providing a range of evidence-based tools. 

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Young Children 0-5 Years

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Young Children 0-5 Years

Edited by Jonathan Glazzard By Marie Potter and Samuel Stones

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. 

Mentoring: Getting it Right in a Week

Mentoring: Getting it Right in a Week

By Jonathan Gravells Series edited by Susan Wallace

Compact guide to effective mentoring for busy teachers and school leaders. 

Strength-based Practice with Children and Families

Strength-based Practice with Children and Families

By Angela Hodgkins and Alison Prowle

Focuses on using a strength-based approach when working with children and families; based on the belief that there are always strengths in the most challenging of situations.

Teaching and Learning in International Schools

Teaching and Learning in International Schools

Lessons from Primary Practice

Edited by Anssi Roiha and Eryn Wiseman

Covers the full range of topics and teaching strategies to support all practitioners in an international school context.