1st Edition
Understanding Early Years Education across the UK Comparing practice in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
248 Pages
95 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
248 Pages
95 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
248 Pages
95 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The four nations of the UK each have distinctive policy and curricula in relation to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). This new textbook offers a comprehensive look at early years education in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, bringing the curriculum frameworks for each country together in one place.
Drawing on the cultural and practical pedagogy of each curriculum, this... Read more
1. A perspective from England 2. The Foundation Stage Curriculum in Northern Ireland: An Inside Practical Perspective 3. A Scottish Perspective: Development of a value based curriculum 4. The Welsh Foundation Phase 5. A conversation between the Home Nations
Biography
Diane Boyd is Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education and Education Studies at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
Nicky Hirst is Programme Leader for Early Childhood Studies at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
