Exploring specific experiences, circumstances and events that can put children at risk, this book provides practical guidance for early years practitioners working with vulnerable children. It covers supporting children who are abused and neglected, those with special educational needs, children from ethnic minorities, those with emotional or health difficulties, children affected by poverty and children in care.
Each chapter draws on current research and theories to set out clear advice and strategies for supporting the wellbeing and development of vulnerable children, including working in partnership with parents, carers and communities.
Foreword by:
Professor Chris Atkin
Contributions by:
Yinka Olusoga,
Antony Luby,
Nishi Bremner
Edited by:
Pat Beckley
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 226mm,
Width: 192mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9781785922374
ISBN 10: 1785922378
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 15 February 2019
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword by Professor Chris Atkin. Introduction. Part 1. The Contemporary Environment. 1. The Contemporary Environment. Yinka Olusoga, Course Leader, PGCE Primary Education (3-7), leading to QTS, Leeds Beckett University. 2. Closing the Gap: Adastra Style. Antony Luby, Senior Lecturer, Bishop Grosseteste University. 3. Inside an Early Years Rural Setting. Nishi Bremner, Deputy Head and Reception Teacher, Spilsby Primary Academy. Part 2. Vulnerable Groups. 4. Children at Risk of Being Missed. Julia Lindley-Baker, Academic Coordinator for Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, Bishop Grosseteste University. 5. Language and Poverty. Elizabeth Farrar, Senior Lecturer Primary, Bishop Grosseteste University. 6. Children in a Diverse Society. Pat Beckley, Senior Lecturer for Research, Bishop Grosseteste University. 7. Looked After Children or Those in Care. Pat Beckley, Senior Lecturer for Research, Bishop Grosseteste University. Part 3. Supporting the Child. 8. Safeguarding: A Journey of Transformation. Rosey Shelbourne, CPA Director, Christian Partners in Africa. 9. Early Years Interventions. Gina Taylor, Foundation 2 Teacher and SENCO, Holly Primary School. 10. The Quest to Determine a Child's Understanding through the Written Feedback Process. Sarah Howe, Senior Lecturer and Helen Thornalley, Course Lead Physical Education and Dance, Bishop Grosseteste University. 11. Exploring Approaches to Learning Outdoors. Beverley Keen, Course Leader BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education leading to QTS (2 year route), Leeds Beckett University. Part 4. A Positive Process. 12. Health and Wellbeing. Pat Beckley, Senior Lecturer for Research, Bishop Grosseteste University. 13. Interminable Transition. Dr Margaret C. Simms, Early Years Consultant, Newark. 14. Child, Family and Community: Working with Empowering Discourses. Julie Percival, Senior Lecturer, University of Cumbria, Anne Renwick, Senior Lecturer, Early Years, University of Cumbria and Emmy Sealey, Nursery owner, Carlisle. Concluding Thoughts. Contributors.
Reviews for Supporting Vulnerable Children in the Early Years: Practical Guidance and Strategies for Working with Children at Risk
[This] book furthers our understanding, giving insights into children's worlds, while suggesting positive ways to support young children in society. -- From the foreword by Professor Chris Atkin, Professor of Higher Education, School of Teacher Development, Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln
