The narrative immerses readers in the gritty reality of South London's squat scene, showcasing the tumultuous journey of a teenager transitioning into adulthood. With a blend of humor and tension, the story captures the vibrant yet challenging experiences within a marginalized sub-culture, offering a compelling exploration of resilience and identity.
Supporting Young Children Experiencing Loss and Grief provides early years practitioners and Key Stage 1 teachers with practical advice to support children experiencing feelings related to change and loss. Using key case studies and interviews with children and adults, this important text uncovers best-practice techniques to help children talk about their feelings. Covering more than bereavement, it considers the loss children feel when they move home, undergo a change in routine, experience their parents' or carers' separation, move settings or lose contact with a close friend, nursery practitioner or teacher. Providing answers to the key question of how to support children who have feelings of loss and grief, Supporting Young Children Experiencing Loss and Grief is a must-read text for all those working with young children in caring environments who are looking to provide children with the tools they need to talk about their emotions.
Through heartfelt conversations, a grandmother imparts wisdom about love to her curious granddaughter. She emphasizes that love is abundant and can be shared with everyone, even the swimming fishes. This gentle exploration of love encourages understanding and connection, highlighting the importance of compassion and generosity in our hearts.
Designed to inspire young girls of color, this writing journal encourages them to dream big and connect with the legacy of women who paved the way. It serves as a space for personal expression while fostering a sense of community and continuity with those who came before and those who will follow.
This practical guide offers early years professionals effective strategies for discussing gender diversity and sexuality with young children. It emphasizes the importance of integrating new approaches while building on existing successful practices. The book aims to foster an inclusive environment, equipping educators with the tools to engage children in meaningful conversations about these essential topics.
Capturing and listening to young people's voices
Exploring the complex dynamics of bullying, this insightful text delves into its impact on children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive wellbeing. The authors examine the factors that sustain bullying behavior despite interventions, presenting diverse perspectives from bullies, victims, and those who have changed their behavior. Key discussions include turning points, teacher expectancy theory, and self-verification. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of all involved and discover proactive support measures that engage all stakeholders in addressing bullying.
How can we support children to reach their full potential and not be constrained by gender expectations? Are gender roles fixed at birth or do they develop through experiences? This book introduces practitioners to key aspects of gender in the early years and explores how to ensure that children and staff teams are supported in settings that have outstanding practice.
Children and families come in all shapes and sizes, as do members of staff. LGBT Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education will support practitioners in thinking about LGBT issues in relation to their early years practice. It examines the history of equalities legislation and the diversity of families with LGBT members alongside pragmatic advice to ensure that all children, families and staff feel welcomed and celebrated in the early years setting. This book offers realistic advice and practical guidance, which results from years of first-hand experience in the early years sector. The chapters explore key topics such Including case studies, reading lists and links to useful websites and organisations, this book will be valuable reading for all early years practitioners and students that want to promote an inclusive environment for the children in their care.
How a staff team works together and how effective and cohesive they are impacts significantly on the children that they care for as well as having implications for the general early years practice and the success of the business of the setting. Drawing together theory and practice this book provides comprehensive guidance on recruiting, supervising and leading an early years team in line with the most recent national guidance. Focusing on all aspects of leading and supporting a team, the book aims to inspire managers and increase their confidence. It looks at the day-to-day demands of running a setting and the reflective thinking that is needed to establish a vision for a team. This book will be invaluable support for both new and experienced managers wanting to establish a cohesive and dynamic staff team and provide outstanding childcare provision.
How a staff team works together and how effective and cohesive they are impacts significantly on the children that they care for as well as having implications for the general early years practice and the success of the business of the setting. Drawing together theory and practice this book provides comprehensive guidance on recruiting, supervising and leading an early years team in line with the most recent national guidance. Focusing on all aspects of leading and supporting a team, the book aims to inspire managers and increase their confidence. It looks at the day-to-day demands of running a setting and the reflective thinking that is needed to establish a vision for a team. The authors consider the skills needed to lead and support a team and offers practical guidance on: recruitment, induction, ongoing staff training and supervision disciplinary processes including handling difficult conversations, refocusing a team after a critical incident staff relationships with parents and other professionals involving the team in problem solving and implementing change engaging with the community how to get support for yourself as a manager This book will be invaluable support for both new and experienced managers wanting to establish a cohesive and dynamic staff team and provide outstanding childcare provision.