Description
Book SynopsisIf young children are to flourish and become happy, confident and motivated learners, they need to develop in an environment that gives them the opportunities and freedom to play and learn, along with the support of parents and practitioners who are flourishing themselves.
This invaluable text looks at the conditions that enable all those engaged in the early years sector to flourish, covering themes such as the outdoor environment, the curriculum, parent partnership, equality and ethical practice. Divided into three sections, each part covers:
- Concepts: A consideration of how flourishing is framed by political, historical and policy frameworks.
- Practices: Exploring the issues that early years practitioners are faced with when engaging with parents and multi-agent professionals within their setting.
- Futures: Examining some of the long-term issues that may need to be revisited on a regular basis to enable continual and f
Table of Contents
Introduction Part 1: Concepts 1. The conceptualisation of flourishing 2. Constructs of the Flourishing Child 3. The ecology of flourishing 4. Risk taking, philosophy and ethical practice to facilitate flourishing Part 2: Practices 5. Flourishing through Forest School 6. Parent Partnership for Flourishing in an Age of Austerity 7. Equality for flourishing in the Early Years 8. The Creative Curriculum: Flourishing in the play environment Part 3: Futures 9. Pedagogical documentation to support flourishing 10. Flourishing and Quality Conclusion
