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In a world shaken by the great upheavals of World War and the collapse of Empire, six women from different corners of the world transcend the constraints of their different backgrounds. Their physical and emotional migrations open the way to personal journeys which redefine them and enable their daughters to live lives of greater personal freedom and fulfillment. This book tells the stories of our mothers, six ordinary women who undertook extraordinary journeys. It is a tribute and an expression of love.

This book brings together theory on parents and early learning, and the role of education professionals in developing partnerships with families, focussing on how to support parents in their teaching of literacy and other aspects of early learning at home.

Working with Two-year-olds is an accessible and practical guide into the developmental pathways of two-year-olds. The book uses established research and environmental and cultural effects to provide an essential background on two-year-old development, while incorporating reflective questions and tasks to encourage self-reflection throughout. Divided into three clear parts, this book covers useful and interesting topics on the development of two-year-olds, such as: Emotional and social development Language and communicating Disposition and mindset Playful learning Family life Physical development Providing theoretical overviews alongside practical ideas, and consistently encouraging critical self-reflection on all topics covered, Brierley has created an informative and constructive manual for students on Early Childhood courses and for practitioners and childminders on continuing professional development courses alike.

This book offers an accessible critique of recent Early Childhood Educational Research, taking an international perspective, and highlighting strengths and key focus areas within the field. It will also identify areas where researchers have yet to offer significant insights that support the development of theory, policy and practice.

This well-loved book by high-profile authors provides an accessible introduction to the history of early childhood education, featuring a series of 'conversations' with key figures and pioneers.

The new edition of this insightful text on inclusion offers an overview of issues faced by practitioners. Full of practical activities, it helps both students and practitioners develop their own inclusive practices.

Focused on providing clear principles and frameworks, this text is essential for grasping research methodology. Authors Peter Clough and Cathy Nutbrown effectively cater to both beginners and advanced readers, illustrating the significance of methodology throughout the research process. The book equips readers with the necessary tools to comprehend and apply methodological concepts, making it a valuable resource for students in the field.

In this new edition, Cathy Nutbrown explores young children's thinking, highlighting their active learning through schemas. The book illustrates how children learn creatively across subjects like literacy and science, while addressing professional development and early years pedagogy. It's a valuable resource for early years practitioners.

Written by a top author, this highly accessible and popular book explains the key ideas and issues in early childhood clearly and concisely, keeping students up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.

The REAL project, initiated in 1995 through collaboration among the University of Sheffield, Sheffield LEA, and local schools, focuses on enhancing literacy achievement. This resource offers valuable insights for educators aiming to develop similar initiatives, featuring numerous examples of successful projects undertaken within the REAL framework.