The role of the adult in the development of young children's communications skills through interaction is vital and this book will help readers understand this and improve their practice.

This book brings together theory on parents and early learning, and the role of education professionals in developing partnerships with families, focussing on how to support parents in their teaching of literacy and other aspects of early learning at home.

Designed to work across academic disciplines, this is a practical, theory-informed resource for anyone teaching in the higher education sector.

This book provides academics, trainers and supervisors worldwide the tools to effectively support doctoral students in the assessment process.

The essential guide to teaching and learning in higher education for anyone in teaching and learning support roles at university, including early career academics, postgraduate researchers and graduate teaching assistants.

Assessment for Learning is a central aspect of the new Early Years Foundation Stage. This book demystifies the complex process of assessment and guides practitioners in meeting the statutory requirements, with lots of case studies and examples of practice drawn from the authors' students and mentors.

An accessible foundation to the topics of diversity, inclusion and marginalisation.

With contributions from top experts in the field, this text combines solid foundational information with practical application, presenting students with the realities of working in community mental health settings that they can directly apply to practicum and internship courses.

Providing a detailed rationale for an holistic approach to learning in the early years, this book explains the theoretical context and highlights the research evidence that supports implementing this method.

A broad range of contributors explore the key themes and debates surrounding international perspectives on early childhood education and care.