Early Years

Workable strategies, tips and advice for busy teachers who want to address low level disruption and improve behaviour in their classroom. 

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

Practical guidance on creative teaching, teaching for creativity and creative learning for all busy teachers. 

A book that brings up to date theory and understanding of child development in the early years into the workplace.

An up to date and accessible text that takes a critical approach to key themes within the early years, with a focus throughout on reflective practice.

A key text for all those undertaking placements or work-based learning in early years settings.

A comprehensive and up to date text for all those required to understand past and current early years’ policy and practice.

Suitable for students on all early years courses that include a module on global childhoods, this text examines how culture and society shape childhoods through considering the lived experiences of children internationally. 

An examination of the current structure of the early childhood education and care workforce in different countries, each of which represents a distinct philosophical tradition. 

An essential text for students and practitioners on the development and acquisition of language and literacy in the early years. 

A concise and up to date text for students and practitioners that looks specifically at children’s learning through movement and the implications of this understanding for practice in early years settings. 

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