University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Central Library

Includes bibliographical references and index.

chapter Introduction T R AC YGA LL AGH ER -- chapter 1 Principles for working with children under three and their families T R AC YGA LL AGH ER -- chapter 2 Setting up the baby and toddler provision at Pen Green T R AC YGA LL AGH ER AND COLET T E TA I T -- chapter 3 Establishing the birth-to-three team and building their capacity to work with young children in an education and care provision M ICH ELE DU FFYANDTR AC YGA LL AGH ER -- chapter 4 The role of the Family Worker C AT HAR NOLD, M ICH ELE DU FFYAND SA M COE -- chapter 5 Supporting families in challenging circumstances: extending the ‘Key Person’ role K ER R Y MCN U LT Y, J U DY POT TS ANDTR AC YGA LL AGH ER -- chapter 6 Celebrating the voice of the child LE SLE YHI LL ANDA NGEL A PRODGER -- chapter 7 ‘Pedagogic Strategies’: a conceptual framework for effective parent and practitioner strategies when working with children under five PEN NYL AW R ENCE ANDTR AC YGA LL AGH ER -- chapter 8 Consultancy observation: a methodology to promote group reflective capacity COLET T E TA I T, F ELICI T Y NORTON, T R AC YGA LL AGH ER AND -- chapter 9 Universal and specialised groups for children under three and their families LOR NA M ACLEOD AND EL AINE YOU NG -- chapter 10 Growing Together: a group for parents and carers with infants and toddlers CE SSI E COLE ANDTR AC YGA LL AGH ER -- chapter 11 The ‘Being Two’ project: disseminating good practice locally and nationally K AT E H AY WA R D, A N DR EAL AY ZELL , M ICH ELE DU FFYAND.

"This inspiring book shows how Early Years staff can support the best possible practice for children under three and their families whilst making use of the limited funding available. Promoting the idea of infants as powerful learners, the authors focus on 0-3 years as the vital first phase of education and care, which can require a very specific pedagogical approach. They discuss the principles that underpin the practice of working with the youngest children, the critical nature of highly effective pedagogical practice and the important role of family workers in building relationships with parents and the extended family.Working with Children Aged 0-3 and Their Families explores the challenges and responsibilities of working with young children and communicates the 'Pen Green approach'. Pen Green has become a focal point for Early Years professionals due to its outstanding Early Years provision. The innovative approach chronicled in this book will encourage practitioners to research their own practice and use the outcomes to create a radical, unique and yet highly effective provision for infants, toddlers and their families. The book will be of interest to Early Years professionals, foundation and undergraduate students, and early childhood educators."--Provided by publisher.