Young Children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Marion Dowling was involved in the pre-school playgroup movement, taught in London and was headteacher of a state nursery school. She was an educational adviser in two local authorities, a member of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate, and has been involved in a number of government working parties on early years.  She now works as a trainer and consultant in the UK and overseas.Marion is an experienced author and is vice president of Early Education, a national charity.

′Marion continues to capture the essence of Personal Social and Emotional Development through this revised edition.  The updated sections of the book reflect the changing times young children experience in their lives and provide early years practitioners with opportunities to question and reflect on how they engage with children in their daily work. The author continues to share her thorough knowledge and understanding of the subject with quality enabling all to access the content.   This is an excellent resource for all working with young children providing rich links between theoretical insights and practical application.′

• The Seeds of Confidence and CompetenceConfidence and Competence for LearningLiving with OthersLearning with OthersBecoming IndependentIndependent ThinkersEmotional Well-beingInfluences on Young Children’s Well-beingDispositions for LearningNurturing Dispositions to LearnYoung Children′s BehaviourAchieving Self- regulated BehaviourYoung Children′s SpiritualityLiving in the Wider WorldWorking with FamiliesVulnerable Children & Fragile Families