Young Children′s Personal, Social and Emotional Development

By linking the findings and recommendations from major reports and research to early years practice, this bestselling book helps trainee and practising teachers to understand and apply the latest research to their practice. The new edition now includes links to Early Years Professional Status standards and coverage of multi-agency working.

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With the introduction of the Early Years Foundation Stage, young children′s personal, social and emotional development is an area of ever-increasing interest to those working in the field of early childhood. This fully revised third edition of Marion Dowling′s best selling book has been updated and expanded to include:



- personal ,social and emotional development in children 0-6 years


- an update on recent and current national developments which impact on young children′s personal development


- comprehensive references to the Early Years Foundation Stage


- links to Early Years Professional Standards


- research on brain development and links to young children′s well-being and learning


- aspects of work with children from culturally diverse backgrounds


- multi-agency working, including Children′s Centres, extended schools and communities





Easy to read and including new case studies and points for practice this book is essential for students and practitioners.