Understanding Early Years Policy

Dedicated to providing a complete understanding of early years policy and the ability to evaluate its impact on practice, this book is an invaluable guide for early years students and professionals alike.

The Second Edition of this well-loved book has been substantially revised including:

• An entirely new chapter focusing on policy across England, Scotland, Wales, & Northern Ireland
• Discussion of the proposed new Early Years Foundation Stage
• Talk of the recent developments in Special Educational Needs
• An up-to-date timeline of key early years legislation