Curriculum for the Pre-School Child

First published in 1986, this book has been enormously influential in the training and professional development of early years workers. This new edition has been fully revised to take account of changes in the National Curriculum, the publication of the government's 'desirable outcomes' statement for the under-fives, and the introduction of NVQ's in child care and education. The new edition also includes sections on* the effects of developmental psychology on the early years curriculu* working with two-year-olds on self-awareness and social skill* developing communication, motor, analytical and problem solving skill* fostering aesthetic and creative awarenes* play and the learning environmen* record-keeping and assessmen* involving parent* continuity from pre-schooling to statutory schooling.