Book Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; Early educators and their influences on the curriculum; Curriculum in the early years; Development of personal and social competence; Development of communication skills; Development of analytical and problem-solving skills; Development of physical competence; Development of creative and aesthetic abilities; Play and the learning environment; Record keeping and assessment; Parents and their children's learning; Continuity: from pre-school to statutory schooling; In conclusion; Some suggested activities for developing competencies; Bibliography; Index
Summary
This edition has been fully revised to take into account changes in the National Curriculum, the introduction of NVQ's in child care and education and introduction of the parents charter and the much discussed nursery vouchers
