Working with the under-threes: Training and professional development (Early interactions) - Hardcover

Lesley Abbott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0335198384 ISBN 13: 9780335198382

Publisher: Open University Press

Synopsis

The training and support of pre-school workers is a key issue in the current educational climate, and working with under threes carries a particular responsibilty. This book is intended for practitioners and trainers in this field. Topics new approaches to training, continuing professional development, equal opportunities, working with parents or carers, men working with under threes, special educational needs, child protection, and the inspection process. Key issues are identified for consideration.

About this title

About the Author

Lesley Abbott is Professor of Early Childhood Education and Helen Moylett is a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester Metropolitan University. Both are involved in training students on B.Ed. and the new multiprofessional B.A. Early Childhood Studies degrees as well as working with students on Masters level courses. Lesley Abbott has been a member of both the influential Rumbold Committee and the RSA Early Learning Project and is Director of the research project 'Shaping the Future - Educare for the Under Threes'. Helen Moylett has had wide experience in working with parents and carers of young children.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335198384
• ISBN 13: 9780335198382
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 173