Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Notes about using this book; 1. Provision for children under three; Out-of-home provision; Home-based care; Developments and changes; 2. How very young children learn; Earliest interaction; How this research can inform your practice; Infant-directed speech; Other kinds of interaction; What young children's brains can tell us; Encouraging young children's learning in early years setting; 3. Quality care is essential for learning; Learning through physical care; Learning through the day's routines; The key person system
Summary
Fully updated to reflect new developments in early years provision and guidance, this book which is aimed at people who work with children under three in childcare settings or in the family home
Notes
Previous ed.: London: National Early Years Network, 2000
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-99) and index
