Working with Babies and Children: From Birth to Three - Hardcover

'The first edition of this book set a milestone in writing about under threes. This second edition builds on that great achievement updating policy and research and their practice implications. But it achieves more than that. Its thinking about what loving interactions mean in nurseries marks it out for its bravery and profound importance for a new generation of practice'
-Peter Elfer, University of Roehampton

'Situating early years work in an evolving policy framework, the authors' extensive understandings of education and care for children under three are evinced by their skilful interlacing of theory and practice, foregrounding an ethic of respect and prompting the critical reflection and dialogue that are pivotal for developing early years professionals'
-Dr Sacha Powell, Reader in Early Childhood, Canterbury Christ Church University

'This is a scholarly book written in a clear and authoritative style. It weaves together theory and practice to make complex ideas accessible and is clearly informed by the authors' huge respect and affection for young children and those who work with them - a must read for anyone interested in the learning and development of people under three'
-Helen Moylett, Early Learning Consultancy

'This is a new edition of Working with Babies and Children which comes at a very appropriate time amid the uncertainty over quality provision with this age group.' (Early Years Update Early Years Update 2013-06-10)

'Throughout the book there are questions for reflection, real-life extracts, case studies and ideas for practice which enhance its readability. I would recommend this book to early-years students and professionals already working in the field. It provides a deep understanding of babies and young children’s care, development and learning. This knowledge is vital if we are to enable all children to achieve their potential. The book begins by stating ‘Babies are amazing!’ and by the end of the book it would be difficult not to agree.'

(Kay Bennett British Education Studies Association Journal)

"The first edition of this book set a milestone in writing about under threes. This second edition builds on that great achievement: its thinking about loving interactions in nurseries marks it out for its bravery and profound importance for a new generation of practice." (Peter Elfer)

"The authors skilfully interlace theory and practice, foregrounding an ethic of respect and prompting critical reflection and dialogue."
(Dr. Sacha Powell)

"This clear, authoritative and scholarly book is informed by the authors' huge respect and affection for young children and those who work with them. A must-read." (Helen Moylett)

Working with Babies and Children is essential for all who work with children under three due to its combination of theory and practice, clear writing, and pedagogical material. The Second Edition contains extensive updates on policy, new case studies, and activities from current settings.

This revised edition emphasizes:

• child development and learning

• attachment/key person relationships

• planning the environment for babies

• understanding every child

• working with parents

This book will be useful to those on initial training courses, such as Foundation degrees, NVQ, BA Education and Early Childhood Studies, and for managers and practitioners undertaking CPD.