Contemporary Issues in the Early Years

A critical overview of key issues and areas within early years for those training or working in the sector, focused on policy and practice.
If you are a student or practitioner in the early years sector, you need to develop a rounded understanding of key issues in this fast-moving field. This new and updated edition provides a critical examination of the essential issues in early years policy and practice. With contributions from highly regarded practitioners and researchers, this book accessibly balances theory and practical concerns.

The Sixth Edition has been extensively revised to include:

• A new chapter on Child Protection and Safeguarding
• Coverage of the new EYFS
• Theory and research evidence
• A Companion Website, highlighting further reading and current policies and frameworks

You can visit the Companion Website at  to view a video from the authors, and also access study materials including:

• Points for discussion
• Reflective tasks
• Further reading
• Web links

Contributor: Gillian Pugh (Edited by), Bernadette Duffy (Edited by)

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