Childhood Practice

PART 1: Policy and legislative context of non-compulsory care and education (NCE) in the UK Legislative and policy frameworks: practice and implementation - Craig Orr and Mary Wingrave Safeguarding and protecting children: from policy to practice - Ruth Myles and Jana Chandler Diversity, equity and inclusion in early years - Margaret McCulloch and Tracey Stewart Children's Rights and the UNCRC - Jana Chandler and Ruth Myles PART 2: Contexts of childhood Theories of child development - Mike Carroll Contemporary perspectives of children and childhood - Mary Wingrave and Jillian Barker Personal, social and emotional development - Marie McQuade and Irene Pollock Attachment-focused and trauma-aware early childhood practice - Christine McKee and Mark Breslin PART 3: Early Learning Creating learning environments - Elizabeth Black and Jacqui Horsburgh Early language and literacy development - Jennifer Farrar and Kelly Stone Early mathematical development - Susie Marshall and Julie Robinson Digital learning in early childhood - Irene Pollock and Martin Winters PART 4: Perspectives on Play Playful pedagogy - Elizabeth Black Space to play - Joe Houghton and Kristina Robb Outdoor learning - Mike Carroll and Jillian Barker PART 5: Developing the non-compulsory care and education workforce Professionalisation of the non-compulsory sector in the UK - Mary Wingrave Professional learning and the reflexive practitioner - Irene Pollock and Tracey Stewart Professional inquiry - Mike Carroll and Mary Wingrave Evaluation in childcare settings - Jacqui Horsburgh and Kristina Robb PART 6: The wider context of non-compulsory care and education Leadership and management in childhood practice - Mike Carroll and Craig Orr Working in partnership - Marie McQuade and Tracey Stewart International perspectives on childcare provision and practice - Cynthia Abel, Marie McQuade and Craig Orr