Implementing Quality Improvement & Change in the Early Years

1st Edition

eISBN-13: 9781446291948

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For all those working in Early Years, improving quality experiences for all young children is a priority. By examining issues surrounding quality improvement, the importance of reflective practice and the attributes required in the workplace to effect change and leadership, this book provides a contemporary view of practice. </p>
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<p>Chapters focus on how settings can improve quality experiences for young children and how to implement strategies that lead to quality improvement. </p>
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<p>Issues covered include:</p>
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<p>- multi-disciplinary working</p>
<p>- evaluating impact through reflective practice</p>
<p>- creativity, digital technologies and play</p>
<p>- safeguarding young children</p>
<p>- leading practice and leading change</p>
<p>- working with parents</p>
<p>- improving the quality of student experience</p>
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<p>This text allows students and practitioners to examine and reflect on practises that lead to creative Quality Improvement Strategies (QIS) in Early Years settings.</p>
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<p>Michael Reed is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester, Institute of Education: Centre for Early Childhood </p>
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<p>Natalie Canning is a Lecturer in Early Years at The Open University. </p>
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ISBNs 1446291944, 9780857021687, 9780857021694, 9781446291948
Language English
Number of Pages 216
Edition 1st