Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Description

Personal, Social and Emotional Development introduces this area of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The personal, social and emotional development of children aged between 0-5 years is introduced within the context of the EYFS. A balanced approach to the Early Learning Goals is encouraged ensuring that key principles of good early years practice are maintained and developed, and the holistic development of the child is promoted. This user-friendly guide will support early years professionals to: * reflect on current practice and develop skill; * evaluate the implications of research for early years practice and provision; * promote interdisciplinary teamwork between those who work with and support young children; * meet the diverse needs of children at different developmental stages and ages; * support children as they move within and beyond the EYFS.

Pat Broadhead is Professor of Playful Learning at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. Jane Johnston is Reader in Education at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK. Caroline Tobbell is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at Leeds Trinity University College, UK. Richard Woolley is Deputy Head of the Institute of Education at the University of Worcester, UK, where from 2011 - 2017 he served as Head of Centre for Education and Inclusion. He is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Jane Johnston is Reader in Education at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK. Lindy Nahmad-Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK.

'Written in a highly readable, digestible manner, this book provides a sound grounding in the theory and research evidence underpinning choices early years professionals need to make about how to support personal, social and emotional development with appropriate, high quality provision. Full of lively examples of how children learn as their personal, social and emotional skills develop, the book is closely linked to the relevant aspects of EYFS Learning and Development. It guides readers through each aspect, relating them to children from 0-7 years and making clear the interwoven nature of development; personal, social and emotional development impact on and pervade all other areas of learning and development in young children. Examples of young children at play and the subsequent analyses act to illustrate the holistic nature of development, whilst in themselves providing exemplars for new professionals of how to interpret and use observations to support and extend children's experiences. Equally important is the way in which the book encourages both early career professionals and experienced leaders in early years to think critically about what they do, why they do it and how it can be improved. With its practical tasks, case studies and reflective tasks, new or trainee professionals and experienced leaders alike will find much to guide and challenge them in this enjoyable book.' Jane Payler, Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education, University of Winchester, UK Addressing trainee and qualified early years professionals, Broadhead and colleagues offer a guide to supporting personal, social and emotional development in the Early Years Foundation Stage, promoting a holistic approach and sharing good practice. Readers are invited to reflect on current practice and develop skills; evaluate the implications of research for early years practice; meet the needs of children at different developmental stages; and support children as they move within and beyond the EYFS. -- Times Higher Education Supplement