Social Skills in the Early Years – Kay Mathieson (Paperback / Soft Cover)

Supporting Social and Behavioural Learning

`It is an easy read, and a really useful resource for all levels of early years staff, focusing on key areas such as social, language and self-esteem skills in young children. It is particularly useful, too, for anyone working in early years education who has no care experience’ – Sure Start `there is much to draw on, especially references to the language that practitioners use, the importance of being reflective and conflict being seen as an opportunity for learning. This book … can be a useful reference for practitioners and Level 2/3 tutors to dip into’ – Under 5 `This book will be invaluable for anyone wishing to improve or update their understanding of children’s social and behavioural learning – whether experienced or newly qualified practitioners’ – Early Education `This book would be a valuable training aid for those who deliver social and behavioural training in the early years’ – Nursery World Do you need to help the young children in your care improve their social, emotional and behavioural skills? This user-friendly book will offer you suggested strategies and sensible advice, based on what is realistic and achievable in practice. The book offers guidance on the following: } social skills } language skills } self-esteem } offering both education and care within the OfSTED Framework } implementing relevant government legislation (Birth to Three Matters, the Foundation Stage Curriculum, the revised SEN Code of Practice, the Disability Discrimination Act) } delivering training – trainers’ notes and photocopiable resources are included. Class teachers, nursery managers, playgroup workers, SENCOs, EYDCPs, early years students and every professional working with young children aged from 0 to five years in an education and care context will find this book useful.

Author: Kay Mathieson
Format: Paperback / Soft Cover
Pages: 112
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