Inclusion in the Early Years
- Cathy Nutbrown - University of Sheffield, UK
- Peter Clough - University of Brighton, UK
- Frances Atherton - Chester University, UK
'A 'must buy' for anyone interested in inclusive education in the early years' - SENCO Update
'Refreshingly, in this book, inclusion is not about a narrow group of students defined as 'special' but about increasing the participation of everybody involved in early years settings.' - Tony Booth, Professor of Inclusive and International Education Canterbury Christ Church University
'Fascinating reading ... I will be recommending this book to colleagues and adding it to my essential reading list for students' - Nursery World
'A very helpful book which both challenges and informs... [It] brings together important evidence to help us find a positive way forward' - Early Education
'Well-written and accessible... The book is rich with the reported experiences and ideas of educators and provides clear pointers for further research and discussion.' - Support for Learning
This insightful text shows how practices in a range of early years settings can be influenced by the attitudes and responses of adults in those settings. The authors argue for a broad definition of inclusion, not limited to those with learning difficulties or impairment, but addressing factors affecting all members of the learning community. The book presents a number of original stories (generated from a recent research project carried out by the authors) of how the lives of practitioners, parents and children have been affected by inclusive and non- inclusive practices.
This new and revised edition includes an increased focus on:
" inclusion as a political issue
" social class
" poverty
" children's rights
" the inclusion of gay and lesbian parents and staff
This is an essential text for all early years students, practitioners and researchers who want to become familiar with current research into inclusion and to develop ways of drawing on such studies to inform and develop their own inclusive practices.
A great read - very helpful planning the course on early years principles.
I found this book to be straightforward, easy to read with clear chapters and relevant information.
A central text which covers the key areas around inclusion, policy and legislation. This will be particularly useful to students as they prepare for placement and begin to recognise the importance placed about working within a multi-professional team.
An interesting insight into current inclusive practice in the early years sector. Very good resource for those covering inclusion in their Foundation Degree.
Good overview of themes. Useful for Children with Individual Needs module.
excellent book, really helpful
An excellent update to inclusive practice. Both engaging and practical this book provides discussion surrounding the concept of inclusion and its application in the early year’s sector. An essential read for students undertaking undergraduate study. Very helpful reading to support teaching practice too.
A very good book which covers many aspects of Inclusion in the Early Years. Adopted for use with Level 4 Foundation Degree in Early Years Practice Inclusive Practice Module.
This book was extremely valuable for our module on SEN and inclusion. The information contained within it was useful and easily understood. It was a useful tool for supporting module assignments.
This is a very useful text, providing a good discussion of the concept of inclusion and its application in early years. I have encouraged students to use this not only in my unit but for other units in their early years course.
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