Edited by Pam Foley and Stephen Leverett (Policy Press, £19.99, ISBN 978 1 84742 058 9)
This textbook is the first in the publisher's 'Working together for children' series. Its aim is to equip everyone in the children's workforce with the ability to form, develop and sustain relationships, not only with children but also parents, carers and other people who work with them. It supports the view that in order to develop good working relationships and deliver children's services, practitioners need to understand how and why they communicate and what affects that communication.
The collection of authors draw on theory, research and practice to provide a new perspective on contemporary issues such as bullying, resilience, participation and transitions. At the book's core is a questioning of the politics and status of childhood today. For example, a chapter on 'Listening across generations' considers the evolving changes of child-adult relations that frame policy and practice developments.
Readers are encouraged to examine, reflect upon and develop their own skills for engaging with and involving children.
Chapters support:
- An understanding of communicating with children
- Developing positive relationships
- Listening across generations
- Children's participation
- Working with children and transitions.
Registered Childminding - The Secrets of Success
By Tunja and Tamsin Stone (T-Squared, £17.99, ISBN 978 0 9543500 1 7)
This is a revised and expanded second edition written by two childminders with 26 years' combined experience. Key areas discussed include registration and inspections, writing policies, curriculum planning, behaviour management, equal opportunities, health and hygiene.
In addition to covering all the basics, the book also gives insightful advice on how childminders can continue their professional development and make the right decisions in their business and care practices.
Introducing English as an Additional Language to Young Children - A Practical Handbook
By Kay Crosse (Sage Publications, £18.99, ISBN 978 1 4129 3611 8)
Early years practitioners are given practical guidance and advice on how to meet the individual needs of children who have English as an additional language across different settings. The first part focuses on the introduction and development of oral language skills, while part two presents practical activities grouped under the EYFS six areas of learning.
