Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education by Mark Cronin (English) Paperbac

Description: Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education by Mark Cronin, Karen Argent, Chris Collett Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education helps practitioners to understand the experiences of young children living in poverty. It considers recent policy and practice reforms which have recognised the critical role played by Early Years settings and practitioners in guaranteeing a secure foundation for childrens future attainment. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education will help practitioners to understand the experiences of young children who are living in poverty. It examines the potentially devastating impact of poverty and social exclusion on childrens chances in later life, and considers recent policy and practice reforms which have recognised the critical role played by early years settings and practitioners in guaranteeing a secure foundation for childrens future attainment.The book explores the historical, political and legal aspects of policy on poverty and social exclusion, before offering guidance on how practitioners can help to address the inequalities caused by poverty and break the cycle of deprivation. Chapters go on to address the practicalities of working with children, families and agencies to create an inclusive early years environment, and focus on issues including: developing effective partnerships with families collaborating with outside agencies encouraging awareness of different socio-economic backgrounds.With case studies, reflective questions and further reading included throughout to help the reader to apply the ideas to their own practice, the book will be an invaluable resource for early years practitioners, students, and all those wishing to promote social inclusion and tackle the impact of social exclusion and poverty in early years settings. Author Biography Mark Cronin is Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education and Care, Newman University, UK. He has worked in both the local authority and voluntary sector as a children and families social worker. Marks interests include safeguarding, social policy, and working with children and families.Karen Argent is former Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education and Care at Newman University, UK. She worked as an inclusion worker on one of the first Sure Start programmes and is a co-founder of the Letterpress Project. Her research interests include representations of diversity in childrens literature.Chris Collett is former Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education and Care at Newman University, UK, where she specialised in SEND and inclusion. Chris has taught children and young people with moderate to profound learning disabilities for 25 years and was a local authority advisory teacher for children under 5 with SEND. Table of Contents Introduction SECTION ONE: UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES 2. Why do we need to think about Poverty and Social Exclusion? 3. Political and Legal Context 4. Social, Cultural and Economic Capital SECTION TWO: WHAT CAN WE DO? 5. Working with Families 6. Working in Partnership 7. Resources 8. Conclusion Long Description This book will help practitioners to understand the experiences of young children who are living in poverty. It examines the potentially devastating impact on their life chances and considers the policy and practice reforms that have attempted to tackle social exclusion. Chapters then look at the ways in which those working in front-line early years services can help to address these inequalities and help to break the cycle of deprivation. Including case studies and reflective questions, this essential book aims to help practitioners create an inclusive early years environment that supports children and their families in tackling the impact of social exclusion and poverty. Details ISBN1138201502 Author Chris Collett Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Diversity and Inclusion in the Early Years ISBN-10 1138201502 ISBN-13 9781138201507 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2017 Media Book Publication Date 2017-10-13 DEWEY 372.21 Pages 164 Language English UK Release Date 2017-10-13 AU Release Date 2017-10-13 NZ Release Date 2017-10-13 Illustrations 4 Line drawings, black and white; 7 Halftones, black and white Alternative 9781138201491 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:122116739;

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