Supporting Pedagogy and Practice in Early Years Settings

Mary E Whalley has many years′ experience in the Early Years sector, both voluntary and maintained, and currently combines work as an independent consultant with the role of lecturer in Early Years at Harrogate College and Leeds Metropolitan University. She has worked as an EYP tutor / assessor since the pilot phase in 2006 and has a particular research interest in the development of the EYP role.

The book is clearly written with good links to practice in England and a range of reflective tasks. The students like the links with theory and the case studies. Reference to the Foundation Phase in Wales would have been good as all our students are on placements in Welsh schools.

• IntroductionPerspectives on Early Years pedagogyChildren′s learning and developmentMeeting the needs of all childrenA safe and stimulating environmentThe role of the EYP in supporting children′s learningSustained shared thinkingEvaluating effective practiceContinuing professional development