The emergence of early childhood studies: an historic overview / Rita Winstone--The brain and children's development / Heloise Maconochie--The social and emotional development of children aged birth to three / Kerry Holman-- How young children learn /Sean MacBlain-- Creativity, curiosity and resilience / Sarah Rawding-- Young children and early communication / Tanya Richardson--Developing children as critical thinkers / Fufy Demissie-- Family relationships in the early years / Eunice Lumsden--Play in early childhood / Philippa Tompson--Diversity, equity and inclusion / Chandrika Devararkonda and Holise Maconochie-- Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) / Penny Borkett--Young children rights: provision, protection and participation / Jackie Tyrie-- Children's health / Pamela Dewis-- Early years policy: implementation and impact / Marie Lavelle--Safeguarding children / Ginny Boyd--Young children's wellbeing: conceptualising, assessing and supporting wellbeing / Sisgrid Brogaard-Calusen, Sofia Guimaraes, Michelle Cottle and Sally Howe-- Working with multilingual children and families in the early years / Ester Ehiyazaryan-White--Multi agency practice and young children / Ian Robson and Pamela Graham--Childhood in a global context / Monica Edwards- Young children, childhood and gender / Damien Fitzgerald--Technology and early digital culture / Christina Tatham-Fashanu--Observing and assessing children / Jane Murray, Jemima Harris and Christine O'Brien--Researching with children / Amanda Hatton--Learning through placements /Caroline Leeson--Leading quality practice / Mary E. Whalley and Heloise Maconochie.