This accessible guide to child development is for students of degrees and foundation degrees in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and related disciplines and for early years practitioners. *Introduces the context of child development *Develops an understanding of development and of how early years practitioners can support this *Explores the biological/social debate, and the importance of holistic development *Examines factors affecting development and includes a chapter on reflective practice *Considers the complexity of children's development and argues that is is not always a straight forward progression This fifth edition: *is updated in line with the new EYFS; *includes up-to-date guidance on assessment processes in the Early Years; *includes a new section with key knowledge on well known theories of child development.

Book Information
ISBN 9781529792881
Author Sally Neaum
Format Hardback
Page Count 220
Imprint SAGE Publications Ltd
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd