This fully revised Third Edition of Marion Dowling’s best selling book has been updated and expanded to include:

• Personal, social, and emotional development in children 0-6 years
• An update on recent and current national developments which impact on young children’s personal development
• Comprehensive references to the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Links to Early Years Professional Standards
• Research on brain development and links to young children’s well-being and learning
• Aspects of work with children from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Multi-agency working, including Children’ Centers, extended schools and communities