Listening to Young Children in Early Years Settings: A Practical Guide

Author:   Sonia Mainstone-Cotton
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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9781785924699


Pages:   120
Publication Date:   18 April 2019
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Sonia Mainstone-Cotton
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.160kg
ISBN:  

9781785924699


ISBN 10:   1785924699
Pages:   120
Publication Date:   18 April 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Section One. 1. What Is Listening to Children? 2. Policy of Listening to Children. 3. The Consequences When We Don't Listen. Section Two. 4. Children's Voice in Recruitment. 5. Children's Voice in Transition. 6. Children's Voice in Learning and Planning. 7. Children's Voice in Redesigning Classrooms. 8. Children's Voice in Community Spaces. 9. Children's Voice in Assessment. 10. Children's Voice in Family Support. Conclusion.

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This unique book is essential for anyone who wants to truly hear the child's voice. The variety and quality of the practical techniques means that there is a method for every situation, whether in the home, setting or community. Written with the characteristic Mainstone-Cotton empathy and understanding, it brings children to the centre of good practice. -- Kathy Brodie, author of Sustained Shared Thinking and Host of Early Years TV An excellent and informative resource for all those working in early years. The book explores the important role of listening to children and their views. With lots of practical ideas, strategies and solutions to implement in your work. -- Wendy Baker, Early Years Consultant and Trainer This book is an inspiring and timely reminder about how vital it is to listen to children in an intentional way and see the world through their eyes. The book is full of exciting practical ways to enable effective listening to young children whatever the setting. -- Rachel Grant, Children's Services Manager


This unique book is essential for anyone who wants to truly hear the child's voice. The variety and quality of the practical techniques means that there is a method for every situation, whether in the home, setting or community. Written with the characteristic Mainstone-Cotton empathy and understanding, it brings children to the centre of good practice. -- Kathy Brodie, author of Sustained Shared Thinking and Host of Early Years TV


An excellent and informative resource for all those working in early years. The book explores the important role of listening to children and their views. With lots of practical ideas, strategies and solutions to implement in your work. -- Wendy Baker, Early Years Consultant and Trainer This unique book is essential for anyone who wants to truly hear the child's voice. The variety and quality of the practical techniques means that there is a method for every situation, whether in the home, setting or community. Written with the characteristic Mainstone-Cotton empathy and understanding, it brings children to the centre of good practice. -- Kathy Brodie, author of Sustained Shared Thinking and Host of Early Years TV


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Sonia Mainstone-Cotton is a freelance trainer, consultant, nurture worker and author of several books including Promoting Young Children's Emotional Health and Wellbeing and Promoting Emotional Wellbeing in Early Years Staff. She has worked with young children for over 25 years.

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