Appropriate environments for children under three /
Bradford, Helen.
London : Routledge,
2012.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-96) and index.
1. Setting the scene: what is an appropriate environment? Providing the optimum early years environment -- Providing the optimum early years environment: the case for a key worker approach -- Providing the optimum early years environment: the indoor environment -- Providing the optimum early years environment: the outdoor environment -- Providing the optimum early years environment: the potential impact of the child's home environment in the early years setting -- Conclusion -- 2. The developing child. Contexts for development : Cognitive development ; Brain development ; Language development ; Social and emotional development ; Physical development ; Play and development -- Conclusion -- 3. The policy context. Developing appropriate early childhood environments: some considerations -- Learning around the world: three examples : England: Sure Start children's centres and the early years foundation stage ; Italy: Reggio Emilia and the role of the environment ; New Zealand: Te Whaariki -- Emerging themes -- Conclusion -- 4. Developing inclusive practice. Developing inclusive policy and practice -- Developing an inclusive environment with a focus on play -- Conclusion -- 5. Creating an appropriate environment: towards a review of practice. Reviewing provision: where do we start? -- Considering the needs of parents -- Setting up the setting: appropriate environments -- Setting up the setting: appropriate indoor environments -- Setting up the setting: appropriate outdoor environments -- Setting up the setting: extending appropriate environments -- Setting up the setting: appropriate environments, resources and storage needs -- Setting up the setting: ensuring consistency -- Setting up the setting: final considerations for effective early years practice -- Conclusion -- 6. Drawing the threads together. Final thoughts.
Early childhood education.
Child development.