Grounded in recent research on the challenges of working with
two-year-olds, Places for Two-year-olds in the Early Years explores
how this often overlooked age group is presented in policy and
practice, and discusses why working with two-year-olds can be both
exciting and highly rewarding. The book builds on theoretical
understandings of child development, high-quality provision and
pedagogical practice, to offer practical solutions for working
effectively with two-year-olds and their families in a variety of
early years settings. Chapters focus on the specific needs of
two-year-olds and the accompanying demands made on settings and
practitioners. Many topics are also approached from a practical
perspective, prompting readers to consider their own experiences of
working with two-year-olds. The book explores: understandings of
'high quality' education and care varying workforce requirements
and professional development how practitioners develop knowledge(s)
about working with two-year-olds physical and social environments
for two-year-olds the role of the adult or key person in supporting
children's development provision of services for disadvantaged
two-year-olds. With reflective questions and annotated further
reading included throughout, Places for Two-year-olds in the Early
Years is essential reading for practitioners, policy-makers and
students involved in this often overlooked area of early years
provision.
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