Young Children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Young children's personal, social and emotional development is an area of ever-increasing interest to those working in the field of early childhood.
This fully revised fourth edition of Marion Dowling's much-loved book has been updated to include:

• Current policies and frameworks, up-to-date research references and revised case studies
• Coverage of Troubled Families and 'Vulnerable Children', with sections on identifying risk, talking to families and safeguarding and protection
• A revised final chapter considering different methods of supporting children
• Updated links to EYFS and Teaching Standards (Early Years} and a focus on two year olds
• New guidance for working with parents
• Online material including links to journal articles and a video interview with the author

With thought-provoking questions and practical suggestions to help readers to reflect on and develop their own practice, this book is essential reading for all Early Years students and practitioners."