SAGE Publications Ltd

Up-to-date with the new 2012 standards this new edition provides complete guidance for all those training to achieve Early Years Professional Status (EYPS).

By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society.

Helps develop children's literacy in enjoyable and interesting ways

Explores the key practical and theoretical issues underpinning cross-curricular teaching and learning across the early years, primary education and lower secondary school.

"This is a very useful book that covers all the key topics that the students will need to know about. The book is easy to access, and a good mix of theory and practical ideas." -Lisa Jeffery, School of Education, Northampton University

With a strong focus on using less traditional forms of data the Third Edition provides a new perspective on issues such as the role of the researcher and the impact they have on data, and also considers the impact of social, cultural and political complexities across a range of disciplines.

This must-have text bears in mind the various pathways to achieve EYTS and includes leadership activities to carry out within the role, making it an ideal resource for trainees to take them through their course straight into practice.

An essential guide to using counselling skills and approaches with young people.