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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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Behaviour Management: Getting it Right in a Week

Behaviour Management: Getting it Right in a Week

By Susan Wallace

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

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.

Creativity: Getting it Right in a Week

Creativity: Getting it Right in a Week

By Victoria Kinsella and Martin Fautley Series edited by Susan Wallace

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

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.

 

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.