Policy Issues in the Early Years
- Linda Miller - The Open University
- Denise Hevey - University of Northampton, UK
Education Policy
Providing a unique and critical insight into some of the most significant issues affecting early years education, this book draws on current research, addresses key debates, and considers international perspectives. Topics covered include: policy making; poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion; promoting infant mental health; safeguarding and well-being; enhancing children's potential; parenting policies and skills; and national strategies versus professional autonomy.
'Whether seen as a market commodity, a means of democratic empowerment, or the best start for all children, early years services reflect national values and political judgements. Policy making is relevant to all who work in early childhood care and education, and this book provides excellent insights and support to help practitioners develop the analytical skills that will make them "policy literate'
- Dame Gillian Pugh, Chair, National Children's Bureau
'A surprisingly accessible and interesting read, so if you want to feel more 'policy literate', and need to get 'clued up' on current issues affecting early years this book is the ideal read for you'
- Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator
'The contributors to the book are all well-informed protagonists in the field of early years who each offer unique perspectives on early years policy past, present, and future'
-Early Years Update
This book should provide a useful introduction to issues surrounding early years services and could be used in a range of courses, not only for those hoping to be early years practitioners but for all those professionals who work with families and young children.
This is a very good text that I have already recommended to students on my courses.
Excellent
Very good book but more applicable to UK then Ireland but will use it for comparable studies
Highly recommended as providing a critical account of key policy issues.
This is a useful, up-to-date volume.
This is an excellent and timely book which is invaluable given the changes in the early years sector.
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It is useful to those involved in theoretical underpinning policy concepts and those who are active researchers in the field.
An accessible book which covers key themes within EY policy and contemporary issues within an ever-changing policy context
Excellent book; covers key themes explored in the second year of our Early Years Foundation degree. On the essential reading list for next semester.
