Implementing the early years foundation stage : a handbook

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Author:

Beckley, Pat.

ISBN:

9780335236169

9780335236152

Personal Author:

Beckley, Pat.

Publication Information:

Maidenhead, England : Open University Press, 2009.

Physical Description:

262 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Contents:

A unique child. Child development ; Inclusive practice ; Keeping safe ; Health and well-being -- Positive relationships. Respecting each other ; Parents as partners ; Supporting learning ; Key person -- Enabling environments. Observation, assessment and planning ; Supporting every child ; The learning environment ; The wider context -- Learning and development. Play and exploration ; Active learning ; Creativity and critical thinking ; The welfare requirements -- Areas of learning and development. Personal, social and emotional development ; Communication, language and literacy development ; Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy ; Knowledge and understanding of the world ; Creative development ; Physical development.

Subject Term:

Early childhood education.

Child development.

Added Author:

Elvidge, Karen.

Hendry, Helen.

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Summary

Are you working or training to work in the early years sector? Would you like support and guidance in understanding the key themes in the Early Years Foundation Stage document? Are you looking for practical tips and strategies on how to implement EYFS in your setting? Yes? Then this is the essential guide for you

Relating the themes from the EYFS document to everyday practice can be a daunting prospect for the busy practitioner. This timely resource offers friendly advice and suggestions on how you can apply the document's strategies to your own setting.

Through practical activities and case studies, the authors provide you with straight forward guidelines for implementing the statutory requirements and developing your practice. The book covers the main outline of the document, providing a discussion for the themes and rational as well as making links to current research, theory and practice.

Each chapter includes: An introduction to the theme Practical suggestions and activities Reflective tasks Case studies of good practice This book is essential reading for anyone involved with the early years sector whether you are a student, practitioner, childminder or parent.