′Early Childhood is indeed a guide for students: it is also an excellent resource for Early Years tutors, introducing a collection of the most difficult concepts and terms that students need to grasp....Early Childhood: A Guide for Students would be a very valuable addition to any student′s book collection′ - ESCalate ′Because it includes new research and guidelines, the book′s not just excellent for students but very useful for pre-school practitioners across the board. Highly recommended!′ - SureStart Magazine Designed for the needs of the foundation degree and early childhood studies student, this easy-to -use text gives comprehensive coverage of all aspects of your early childhood course. Written by experts in the field, theory is clearly explained in terms of classroom practice. Included are sections on: - You and your learning - Working with children - Understanding child development - 0-3 Years - Key Stage 1 - Professional Development - Leading and Managing Each chapter includes case studies, exercises for further study, a useful glossary of key terms, and suggestions for further reading. Tina Bruce is a freelance consultant and visiting professor at the London Metropolitan University