Special Needs & Early Years

In the third edition of this respected and influential textbook, Kate Wall blends theory and practice with an informative and highly accessible writing style to provide a detailed analysis of provision for young children with additional needs.

New to this edition are:

– up-to-date information on all the relevant policies and legislation, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Every Child Matters (ECM) and the training guidelines for new SENCOs;

– a timeline showing the development of policies and legislation in the field;

– learning objectives at the beginning of chapters;

– points for reflection within chapters, to aid independent study and facilitate critical thinking;

– new case studies, which cover the Birth to 8 age range;

– new content on the role of fathers, pupil voice and listening to children, taking an holistic view of the child, and current issues around diversity and inclusion.

Author : Kate Wall

ISBN: 9781849201339