Working with the Under-Threes: Training and Professional Development

Presenting the issues surrounding the care and education of the under threes, this book covers topics such as approaches to training, continuing professional development, equal opportunities, working with parents and carers, men working with under threes, special educational needs, child protection, and the inspection process.

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.