Young Children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development (3rd ed)

With the introduction of the Early Years Foundation Stage, young children's personal, social and emotional development is an area of ever-increasing interest to those working in the field of early childhood.

This fully revised third edition of Marion Dowling's best selling book has been updated and expanded to include: personal, social and emotional development in children 0-6 years; an update on recent and current national developments which impact on young children's personal development; comprehensive references to the Early Years Foundation Stage; links to Early Years Professional Standards; research on brain development and links to young children's well-being and learning; aspects of work with children from culturally diverse backgrounds; and, multi-agency working, including Children's Centres, extended schools and communities.

Easy to read and including new case studies and points for practice this book is essential for students and practitioners.