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It is always heartening to see how something positive can come out of a negative situation. Malaguzzi's motivation to develop the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education and care was in response to the devastation of the Second World War and the impact adults' actions had on children. Therefore, Malaguzzi's philosophy emerged from a time of adversity. So what has this got to do with the newly published book: Developing your professional identity? The connection here is that the authors have written a book that acknowledges the disproportionate impact that the restrictions put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus have had on practitioners who work with children and their families. And they have seized the opportunity that has come out of adversity to produce an exceptionally useful book.... -- Jackie Musgrave * University of Worcester *

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Hazel Richards is a senior lecturer on the Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studies course at the University of Wolverhampton. Prior to this she lectured at the University of Worcester on the Education Studies course and in the Department of Children and Families. She is an HCPC registered speech and language therapist, has a Masters in special and inclusive education, and a doctorate which investigated SENCo identity and influences on practice. Michelle Malomo is a senior lecturer and partnership co-ordinator for the FdA Early Years at the University of Worcester. Having started work as a nanny and then a nursery manager, working closely with practitioners who wanted to train on the job. She has experience as a youth worker, working with children and young people and their families, and is passionate about the value of play and its therapeutic and healing values for all.   

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