Stressing that inclusion is more than grouping children in the same room, author Nutbrown (education, University of Sheffield) examines assumptions and practices underlying the conceptual foundations of inclusive theory, policy, and practice in the early years, especially the period from birth through age five. Pedagogical features include classroom vignettes, case boxes, and policy boxes; one chapter includes longer case scenarios of several children. Each chapter ends with a workshop which can be used by staff as part of their ongoing professional development, plus direct links to policy documents of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The book is illustrated with b&w photos. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) The new edition of this insightful text on inclusion offers an overview of issues faced by practitioners. Full of practical activities, it helps both students and practitioners develop their own inclusive practices. This book would interest and inform any practitioner from managers to students.- Early Years UpdateA must buy for anyone interested in inclusive education in the early years - SENCO UpdateRefreshingly, in this book, inclusion is not about a narrow group of students defined as special but about increasing the participation of everybody involved in early years settings. - Tony Booth, Professor of Inclusive and International Education Canterbury Christ Church UniversityFascinating reading ... I will be recommending this book to colleagues and adding it to my essential reading list for students - Nursery WorldA very helpful book which both challenges and informs... ( It) brings together important evidence to help us find a positive way forward - Early EducationWell-written and accessible... The book is rich with the reported experiences and ideas of educators and provides clear pointers for further research and discussion. - Support for LearningThis insightful text shows how practices in a range of early years settings can be influenced by the attitudes and responses of adults in those settings. The authors argue for a broad definition of inclusion, not limited to those with learning difficulties or impairment, but addressing factors affecting all members of the learning community. The book presents a number of original stories (generated from a recent research project carried out by the authors) of how the lives of practitioners, parents and children have been affected by inclusive and non- inclusive practices. This new and revised edition includes an increased focus on: inclusion as a political issue social class poverty childrens rights the inclusion of gay and lesbian parents and staffThis is an essential text for all early years students, practitioners and researchers who want to become familiar with current research into inclusion and to develop ways of drawing on such studies to inform and develop their own inclusive practices.
