Contemporary Issues in the Early Years

By: Gillian Pugh (Editor), Bernadette Duffy (Editor)

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Paperback | 23 October 2013 | Edition Number 6

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320 Pages

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Revised

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23.5 x 16 x 2

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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

Industry Reviews

'The sixth edition of this important book brings it up to date during a very challenging political time for early years. Read it if you want to understand more about recent early years history and the challenges and dilemmas facing all those who are passionate about every young child's entitlement to quality provision'
-Helen Moylett, Early Learning Consultancy

'A truly comprehensive introduction to the prodigious range of issues that shape early childhood today. This book not only explains but considers and challenges key contemporary issues in the field. The addition of safeguarding with updates on policy and agenda make this book almost unbeatable! Highly recommended'
-Philippa Thompson, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, Sheffield Hallam University

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