Marion Dowling's much-loved book explores how to support young children's development, enabling each to develop as a unique person, in the context of current policy and the latest research.
Marion Dowling was involved in the pre-school playgroup movement, taught in London and was headteacher of a state nursery school. She was an educational adviser in two local authorities, a member of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate, and has been involved in a number of government working parties on early years. She now works as a trainer and consultant in the UK and overseas. Marion is an experienced author and is vice president of Early Education, a national charity.
Table of Contents
The Seeds of Confidence and CompetenceConfidence and Competence for LearningLiving with OthersLearning with OthersBecoming IndependentIndependent ThinkersEmotional Well-beingInfluences on Young Children’s Well-beingDispositions for LearningNurturing Dispositions to LearnYoung Children's BehaviourAchieving Self- regulated BehaviourYoung Children's SpiritualityLiving in the Wider WorldWorking with FamiliesVulnerable Children & Fragile Families