Books in the Essential Guides for Early Years Practitioners series

Supported by real-life case-studies, examples of policies, procedures and rotas that can be adapted by the reader, this work takes a look at the political and social context in which child care services are provided and asks: What do parents expect? What do employers want for their workforces? What rights do children have?

Shows how to establish good practice in early years settings so that all children are supported in developing positive interactions with one another. This text explains the features of an 'emotionally literate' environment in order to meet the needs of more vulnerable children, and looks at how to respond effectively when children are distressed.

Are children who are exposed to more than one language from birth at an advantage or a disadvantage when starting school? This book examines the practical issues involved in the education of multilingual children.

Offers information, ideas and principles for music with 3 to 5 year olds. This book shows practitioners how to: connect with the educational concepts and principles of using music in early years settings; recognise and understand children's musical starting points; foster creativity through music; and, develop children's musical understanding.

Provides an exploration of children's mathematical development to show how you can encourage and enhance the numeracy skills of any child in the early years by linking maths to every-day life and making it a playful cross-curricular activity.

Revised edition of: Observing, assessing, and planning for children in the early years.