Equality and Inclusion in Early Childhood, 2nd Edition

Summary:
Equality and inclusion in early childhood will help you to understand the key principles and best practice across the areas of social inclusion: gender, ethnic group and cultural background or faith, disability and health. You will be able not only to understand special issues, but also how to address dilemmas in balancing the diverse needs of children and families within provision.

This new edition brings readers up to date with changes in legislation and guidance. The content reflects recent developments to address the experiences of boys and concerns about their achievement. New perspectives focus on ensuring a proportionate response to family preferences for children's care. A notable feature of Equality and inclusion in early childhood is how readers are supported to link equality practice with a sound knowledge of what young children understand and how their attitudes develop.

This book is part of Jennie Lindon's series 'Linking Theory and Practice'. The established approach provides accessible descriptions of relevant theory and research, yet links this information closely to practice with young children and families. The content and style of the series has been developed to support students on Early Childhood degree programmes, Early Years Foundation Degree courses, practitioners working towards Early Years Professional Status and also experienced senior practitioners extending their professional development and that of their team.

• Written by a well-known Early Years author, giving you expert guidance with understanding and implemention of equality and inclusion in Early Years
• Improved design of features to help you use this book more effectively
• Provides learning objectives at the start of each chapter, features that link backwards and forwards to related topics, better referencing to primary academic texts and a more consistent use of further reading at the end of each chapter to help you progress more effectively
• Part of the successful 'Linking Theory and Practice' series of titles that have been developed specifically to help you bridge the gap between more theoretical academic texts and practice in Early Years
• Highly readable and accessible text that gives you an authoritative overview of this important subject
• Packed with scenarios and case studies based on real-life situations to help bring the theory to life
• Provides extensive activities that give you practical support in Early Years
• Supports students studying the Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma at Level 3, Level 4 Early Years students, Foundation Degree and Early Childhood Studies students
• Gives practical support and guidance to Early Years practitioners
• Helps students and practitioners to understand how to negotiate potentially delicate scenarios with other colleagues, parents and children

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The context of good practice
Focus on the adults: the practitioners
Focus on the adults: partnerships with families
Focus on the children: understanding child development
Learning through relationships and events
Learning through experiences and opportunities
Learning through resources and activities
Further professional resources
Glossary
Index

About the Author(s):
Jennie Lindon is a bestselling Early Years author and Chartered Psychologist

Readership:
students studying the Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma at Level 3, Level 4 Early Years students, Foundation Degree and Early Childhood Studies students