Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education is the classic, comprehensive, early years text by Tina Bruce, a leading author and expert in the field. This brand new edition is fully updated to reflect current developments in thinking and practice within the dynamic early years sector. An essential core textbook for all early years students and lecturers in Further and Higher Education, it is also an invaluable resource for practitioners, managers, and others involved in the Early Years sector.

Early Childhood Education discusses a wide range of subjects from both theoretical and practical perspectives, including:

the history of the early childhood tradition and its pioneering thinkers

key principles in the modern context

the Birth to Three Matters framework

assessment with the Foundation Stage Profile

teaching in the birth to six phase

creating effective learning environments

communication, language and literacy, diversity

inclusion and equality

working with children, parents and carers

the development of integrated services and the future for early childhood education.

Now in full colour with specially commissioned photographs, Early Childhood Education remains the essential introductory text for all those studying, teaching and working within the Early Years sector.