Understanding Early Years Policy - Softcover

Baldock, Peter; Fitzgerald, Damien; Kay, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1446207064 ISBN 13: 9781446207062

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Fully revised to include all the latest developments in early years policy, this book explores the processes of how policy is made, implemented, analysed and developed over time. In this well respected book the authors provide a complete overview of early years policy and evaluate its ongoing impact on practice. Case studies, points for reflection and activities encourage discussion and critical thinking around this complicated topic.

This third edition has been significantly revised and updated to include:

- a new chapter on exploring the international dimension of early years policy

- discussion of the impact of the recession and the Coalition Government′s policies

- material on how ordinary practitioners can influence policy

- a revised and updated timeline of early years legislation

Essential reading for early years students at all levels, and early years practitioners at any stage of their career, this book is a must-have for navigating the minefield of early years legislation.

Peter Baldock has worked extensively in early years education and is chair of the executive committees of two children′s charities based in Sheffield. Damien Fitzgerald and Janet Kay are both Prinicpal Lecturers in Early Childhood Studies at Sheffield Hallam University

About this title

About the Author

Peter Baldock worked extensively in early years education as a teacher, in community development, in registration and inspection of early years services, and as an Associate Lecturer with the Open University. His publications include three books on early years services, and he was actively involved in Sheffield′s 0-19+ Partnership on behalf of the voluntary sector.

Review

′Baldock et al is a core text for undergraduates and postgraduates interested in the complex and broad implications of Early Years policy and policy-making. This new edition offers insights into domestic and international perspectives on Early Years, and opportunities to increase understandings of how policy is shaped and applied through case studies and reflective exercises.′ - Dr. Richard Race, Department of Education, University of Roehampton

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1446207064
• ISBN 13: 9781446207062
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 208