Carolynn Rankin – författare

With the introduction of the new Early Years Foundation Stage in 2008, practitioners need to be able to meet the needs of all young children in the six areas of learning - one of which is communication, language and literacy.

This book helps the reader develop their knowledge, skills and practice in encouraging and promoting communication, language and literacy for babies and young children.

It includes:

-activities, examples, case studies and ideas from actual practice

-guidance on how to meet children's diverse needs in an inclusive environment

-advice on involving parents in their children's learning

-resources, useful websites and suggestions for further reading

This book is a must-read for anyone working with children from birth to five.

With the introduction of the new Early Years Foundation Stage in 2008, practitioners need to be able to meet the needs of all young children in the six areas of learning - one of which is communication, language and literacy.

This book helps the reader develop their knowledge, skills and practice in encouraging and promoting communication, language and literacy for babies and young children.

It includes:

-activities, examples, case studies and ideas from actual practice

-guidance on how to meet children's diverse needs in an inclusive environment

-advice on involving parents in their children's learning

-resources, useful websites and suggestions for further reading

This book is a must-read for anyone working with children from birth to five.

Professionals are no longer restricted by particular spaces or areas of knowledge and interprofessionalism is the key to delivering effective and efficient child focused services in challenging times. Professionalism in the Interdisciplinary Early Years Team celebrates the professionalism of the varied practitioners who work with young children, bringing together contributions from academics and practitioners to share knowledge and expertise about the key services for young children and their families. This accessible guide covers the key issues faced by early years practitioners, and moves on to consider particular roles within the early years team, including the early years professional, early years teacher, health professional, social worker, speech and language therapist and librarian. The role each member of the early years team plays is explored, looking at professionalism through the dimensions of knowledge, education, skills, autonomy, values, ethics, reward. This text will be invaluable to those studying early years at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.It will also be a useful resource for leaders in early years settings and established early years practitioners who are undertaking continuing professional development courses.

This is an invaluable guide to the professional identities of the interdisciplinary early years team who work with young children to deliver the Every Child Matters agenda. Professionals are no longer restricted by particular spaces or areas of knowledge and inter professionalism is the key to delivering effective and efficient child focused services in challenging times. "Professionalism in the Interdisciplinary Early Years Team" celebrates the professionalism of the varied practitioners who work with young children, bringing together contributions from academics and practitioners to share knowledge and expertise about the key services for young children and their families. This accessible guide covers the key issues faced by early years practitioners, and moves on to consider particular roles within the early years team, including the early years professional, early years teacher, health professional, social worker, speech and language therapist and librarian. The role each member of the early years team plays is explored, looking at professionalism through the dimensions of knowledge, education, skills, autonomy, values, ethics, and reward.This text will be invaluable to those studying early years at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It will also be a useful resource for leaders in early years settings and established early years practitioners who are undertaking continuing professional development courses.

Following on from their ground-breaking first book, Delivering the Best Start, Rankin and Brock return to the subject of pre-school and early years library provision with contributions and case studies from innovators and experts around the world. There is a growing awareness of the significance of the first five years of life for intellectual, social and emotional development and early intervention is of political interest. This book provides knowledge and understanding about early language and literacy development and how young children become successful through enjoyable and meaningful experiences. Coverage includes:an examination of the key role of library practitioners who work with young children the importance of effective interdisciplinary teamwork for professionals working with the early yearsa focus on involving parents and carers and valuing their culture, language, heritage and communitypractical guidance given on setting up and running pre-school library servicescontributions and case studies from experts around the world. This book will be useful reading for early years professionals and librarians, those responsible for commissioning and delivering pre-school library services, students of library and information studies or childhood studies and practitioners undertaking practical early years qualifications.

Following on from their ground-breaking first book, Delivering the Best Start, Rankin and Brock return to the subject of pre-school and early years library provision with contributions and case studies from innovators and experts around the world. There is a growing awareness of the significance of the first five years of life for intellectual, social and emotional development and early intervention is of political interest. This book provides knowledge and understanding about early language and literacy development and how young children become successful through enjoyable and meaningful experiences. Coverage includes:an examination of the key role of library practitioners who work with young children the importance of effective interdisciplinary teamwork for professionals working with the early yearsa focus on involving parents and carers and valuing their culture, language, heritage and communitypractical guidance given on setting up and running pre-school library servicescontributions and case studies from experts around the world. This book will be useful reading for early years professionals and librarians, those responsible for commissioning and delivering pre-school library services, students of library and information studies or childhood studies and practitioners undertaking practical early years qualifications.

A vision for children’s library services in the next decade. This book provides a sound background to all aspects of library provision for 6–18 year olds. It is designed to support the strategic planning and delivery of library services and programmes at a local community level or in schools. The book outlines a vision for children’s library services in the next decade and carves out a strategy for engaging with the challenges and opportunities for children’s librarians and policy makers in the Google environment. This book is accessible, informative and inspiring and offers practitioners the knowledge, ideas and confidence to work in partnership with other key professionals in delivering services and programmes. It provides an evidence base, which promotes and encourages the development of effective library services for children and young people. The case studies, scenarios and vignettes, drawn from UK and international sources, show that the key issues have an international dimension, and the similarities and differences in service provision will be of interest to many. In addition to the two editors, chapters are contributed by a range of internationally known practitioners and academics, offering a wide perspective. Case studies at the end of each section complement themes and practices from previous chapters while rooting the discussion in a specific context. The book is organized into four parts:Children’s library services – policy, people and partnershipsConnecting and engaging – reaching your audience and catching the latest wave (acknowledging the role of technology)Buildings, design and spaces – libraries for children and young peopleIssues for professional practice. Readership: This book is essential reading for all senior library practitioners, children’s librarians and school librarians, subject co-ordinators, and managers in schools. It will also be of value for all postgraduate students on CILIP accredited library and information management courses.