Description
Book SynopsisChildren's experiences and well-being in their earliest years underpin and highly influence their future development and learning. Drawing on research with parents, children and a range of professionals in the early childhood field, this book considers how well-being is interpreted in the early childhood field. It includes snapshots of what our youngest children think about their well-being, and examines external environmental contexts that impact on well-being.
The book raises a number of important issues and clarifies priorities that need to be kept at the forefront of practice and provision, such as the fundamental importance of prioritizing children and families' socio-cultural contexts, addressing inequalities and developing a listening culture. Importantly, there is also focus on appropriate pedagogical approaches and aspects of practice that support children's well-being in early childhood settings, such as adult-child relationships, quality interactions, physical play and cre
Table of Contents
About the editor and contributors
Acknowledgements
Introduction: Talking about well-being in early childhood
Part 1: Young children's well-being in context
Thinking about well-being in early childhood
The historical and social policy contexts of well-being
Young children's well-being in times of austerity
Part 2: Supporting young children's well-being in provision and practice
Feeling good: Emotional well-being and social relationships
Play, playfulness and young children's well-being
Creativity, imagination and well-being
Physical well-being: Autonomy, exploration and risk taking
Health and well-being: Food and mealtimes
Supporting the well-being of children with disabilities and their families
Part 3: The well-being of adults living and working with babies and young children
The well-being of adults living with babies with young children
The well-being of early childhood practitioners
Leading the well-being of early years teams
Conclusion: Supporting well-being in early years practice
Index
