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Early Years

 

The earliest years of a child’s life play a critical role in their development.

A strong, stable foundation from which children can grow and thrive is essential to ensure that they maximise their potential in the primary and secondary stages of education.

Critical Publishing offer a vast array of early years texts that we believe are the most informed, critical and accessible books in today’s market.

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Language, Literacy and Communication in the Early Years:

Language, Literacy and Communication in the Early Years:

A critical foundation

By Carol Hayes

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

Developing as a Reflective Early Years Professional

Developing as a Reflective Early Years Professional

A Thematic Approach

By Carol Hayes, Jayne Daly, Mandy Duncan, Ruth Gill and Ann Whitehouse

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.

Studying for Your Early Years Degree

Studying for Your Early Years Degree

Skills and knowledge for becoming an effective early years practitioner

Edited by Jackie Musgrave, Maggi Savin-Baden and Nicola Stobbs

A one stop shop of accessible and relevant information for all early years students to help you succeed in your degree, increase your employability skills and develop as ethical and critically reflective practitioners. 

Teaching and Learning Early Years Mathematics

Teaching and Learning Early Years Mathematics

Subject and Pedagogic Knowledge

By Mary Briggs

Essential reading for all those teaching or training to teach Early Years mathematics, providing comprehensive subject and pedagogic knowledge for those responsible for the youngest children in school and their vital first experiences of learning mathematics.

Early Years Policy and Practice

Early Years Policy and Practice

A Critical Alliance

By Pat Tomlinson Series edited by Chelle Davison and Susan Waltham

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

Well-being in the Early Years

Well-being in the Early Years

By Caroline Bligh, Sue Chambers, Chelle Davison, Ian Lloyd, Jackie Musgrave, June O'Sullivan and Susan Waltham

An up to date multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to the well-being of young children that supports child development modules on a variety of university courses.

The Critical Years

The Critical Years

Early Years Development from Conception to 5

By Tim Gully

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

 

Early Years Placements

Early Years Placements

A Critical Guide to Outstanding Work-based Learning

By Jackie Musgrave and Nicola Stobbs

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

Global Childhoods

Global Childhoods

By Monica Edwards Edited by Chelle Davison

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. 

International Perspectives on Early Years Workforce Development

International Perspectives on Early Years Workforce Development

Edited by Verity Campbell-Barr and Janet Georgeson Series edited by Chelle Davison

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. 

Learning through Movement in the Early Years

Learning through Movement in the Early Years

By Sharon Tredgett

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. 

Observing Children and Families

Observing Children and Families

Beyond the Surface

By Gill Butler

This book explains the unique insights that child observation can bring to practice with children and families and helps the reader develop their own skills in this approach.