Praise for the second editionMarion Dowlings comprehensive and insightful book shows exactly why personalsocial and emotional development must be at the heart o... » 

Praise for the second editionMarion Dowlings comprehensive and insightful book shows exactly why personalsocial and emotional development must be at the heart of any early yearscurriculum ... it will prove an invaluable guide for practitioners andproviders striving to put childrens needs at the centre of their work LizRoberts Editor of Nursery World MagazineThis author has updated and revised what was already an informative and usefulbook. A wide range of practitioners will find support here to understand andcreate good practice for children in PSED. A valuable book that will certainlygo on my reading list Nursery WorldWith the introduction of the Early Years Foundation Stage young childrenspersonal social and emotional development is an area of everincreasinginterest to those working in the field of early childhood. This fully revisedthird edition of Marion Dowlings best selling book has been updated andexpanded to include personal social and emotional development in children 06 years an update on recent and current national developments which impact on youngchildrens personal development comprehensive references to the Early Years Foundation Stage links to Early Years Professional Standards research on brain development and links to young childrens wellbeing andlearning aspects of work with children from culturally diverse backgrounds multiagency working including Childrens Centres extended schools andcommunitiesEasy to read and including new case studies and points for practice this bookis essential for students and practitioners. «