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Effective Leadership in the Early Years Sector

The ELEYS Study

By: Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Iram Siraj,Laura Manni

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Effective Leadership in the Early Years Sector

The ELEYS Study

By: Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Iram Siraj,Laura Manni

This publication takes as its background the radical reforms to services for children following the passing, in England, of The Children Act of 2004 and subsequent Government white paper, Every Child Matters: Change for Children. It argues that the fundamental requirements for leadership for learning in the early years should be provided by considering social contexts, adopting a commitment to collective working, and focusing on improving children's learning outcomes. It is based on the analysis of a wide range of literature on leadership in the early years and information taken from effective early years settings.

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EBOOK: Doing Early Childhood Research

By: Glenda Mac Naughton,Sharne Rolfe,Iram Siraj-Blatchford

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EBOOK: Doing Early Childhood Research

By: Glenda Mac Naughton,Sharne Rolfe,Iram Siraj-Blatchford

It is rare for any research methodology book to cover so much ground, and contain so many different kinds of resources between two covers." Journal of Education for Teaching "As a guide for new and inexperienced researchers, it is second to none." British Journal of Educational Studies Doing Early Childhood Research demystifies the research process. An international team of experienced researchers shows how to select methods which are appropriate for working with young children in early childhood settings or at home. They provide a thorough introduction to the most common research methods used in the early childhood context. Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of much early childhood research, they cover a wide range of conventional and newer methods including observation, small surveys, interviews with adults and children, action research, ethnography and quasi-experimental approaches. They explain clearly how to set up research projects which are theoretically grounded, well-designed, rigorously analysed, feasible and ethically based. Each chapter is illustrated with examples. Widely used by early childhood researchers in many countries, this second edition of Doing Early Childhood Research has been fully revised. It includes new chapters on beginning research, mixed methods research, interviewing children, and working with Indigenous children, and also new case study chapters. It is essential reading for novice, initial career and experienced researchers. Contributors Maria Assunção Folque, Sue Atkinson-Lopez, Mindy Blaise, Liane Brow, Margaret Coady, Audrey D’Souza Juma, Anne Edwards, Sue Emmett, Susan Grieshaber, Linda Harrison, Alan Hayes, Patrick Hughes, Glenda Mac Naughton, Karen Martin, Sharne A. Rolfe, Iram Siraj-Blatchford, John Siraj-Blatchford, Louise Taylor, Teresa Vasconcelos

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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0335242634

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Supp. Identity, Diversity & Language in the Early Years

By: Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Priscilla Clarke

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Supp. Identity, Diversity & Language in the Early Years

By: Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Priscilla Clarke

This book provides the main ingredients for professional development in working with young children in a diverse society. It fills the gap that most early years training neglects, that is, how to work with children in developing a positive disposition towards themselves regardless of their differences. By helping children to develop a strong self-identity and good self-esteem we set the foundations for positive attitudes towards others and towards learning. Practical advice, real examples and staff activities bring the book to life. The book provides clear evidence and practical guidance on how to develop young children's emerging language, especially those children who have English as an additional language, and how to generate, activate and assess curriculum for diversity. The book focuses on all children's learning for cultural diversity. Culture is used as a broad term to include language, ethnicity, social class and gender. Each chapter offers a clear combination of theory and practice and ends with excellent staff development activities and further readings. The book will be important reading for all students and practitioners working with young children.

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Assessing Quality in the Early Years

Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale : Extension (ECERS-E), Four Curricular Subscales

By: Kathy Sylva,Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Brenda Taggart

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Assessing Quality in the Early Years

Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale : Extension (ECERS-E), Four Curricular Subscales

By: Kathy Sylva,Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Brenda Taggart

The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale - Extension (ECERS-E) has been developed by Kathy Sylva, Iram Sraj-Batchford and Brenda Taggart as an instrument to measure quality in literacy, numeracy, science and diversity, as observable in pre-school settings. The scales are in accord with the United Kingdom1s Foundation Stage Curriculum. ECERS-E complements the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scales-Revised (ECERS-R), an internationally recognised measure of quality in education and care. Although originally devised as a research tool, the scales have been used by early years practitioners during self audits to determine quality of provision. This practical handbook will be of interest to all those concerned with providing a quality environment in which young children1s learning can flourish.

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1858563151

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Doing Early Childhood Research

By: Mac Naughton, Glenda,Rolfe, Sharne,Siraj-Blatchford, Iram

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Doing Early Childhood Research

By: Mac Naughton, Glenda,Rolfe, Sharne,Siraj-Blatchford, Iram

This book demystifies the research process and shows how to select methods which are appropriate for working with young children in early childhood settings or at home.

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0335242626

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Encouraging Physical Development Through Movement-Play

By: Carol Archer,Iram Siraj

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Encouraging Physical Development Through Movement-Play

By: Carol Archer,Iram Siraj

Movement-play, put simply, is encouraging physical activity in a child-led manner for the benefit of children′s health, learning and wellbeing. This book looks at the theory behind the importance of movement and: how movement play links with all the areas of early childhood development physical activity guidelines for young children practical advice and photos to support implementation in settings how to assess your own setting how to best work with parents on this topic comprehensive guidance on writing a physical development policy The early years is one of the critical periods in the establishment of physical behaviours and physical development is also one of the prime areas of the EYFS as well as other, global, curricula. A must-read for students on Early Childhood and Early Years courses and Early Years practitioners to improve their practice and understanding of psychical development for the benefit of young children.

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1473927161

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Social Class and Educational Inequality

The Impact of Parents and Schools

By: Iram Siraj,Aziza Mayo

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Social Class and Educational Inequality

The Impact of Parents and Schools

By: Iram Siraj,Aziza Mayo

This book examines the impact that parents and schools have on disadvantaged children who perform against the odds.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107018056

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The Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Well-being (SSTEW) Scale

Supporting Process Quality in Early Childhood

By: Iram Siraj,Denise Kingston,Edward Melhuish

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The Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Well-being (SSTEW) Scale

Supporting Process Quality in Early Childhood

By: Iram Siraj,Denise Kingston,Edward Melhuish

First published in 2015, The SSTEW Scale has been widely used in early childhood education and care, in all sectors across the world, to enhance the quality of education, and monitor and assess practice. It explores pedagogy and practice that improve children’s social-emotional development, self-regulation, language, and critical thinking. The SSTEW Scale is an innovative method of assessing the process quality of an early years education environment and pedagogy. It promotes practice where staff provide sensitive, responsive relationships and high-quality interactions, which includes supporting children’s social, emotional and communication skills. This scale also helps educators to engage children in thinking deeply, problem solving and reasoning, including items which support the four competencies: critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration, all identified as life-long skills needed for all children in the 21st century by the World Economic Forum in 2016. This new edition includes updated information about the evidence-base for SSTEW and children’s development and learning as well as the expansion of examples and supplementary information accompanying the indicators. In addition, there is a stronger focus on formative assessment and new additions to the assessment section. The SSTEW Scale can be used to support research, auditing and practice uplift. It is a key text for the sector to assess and improve the quality of provision during audits, and for educators seeking professional development by improving their knowledge of excellent practice.

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1000917959

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Effective and Caring Leadership in the Early Years

By: Iram Siraj,Elaine Hallet

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Effective and Caring Leadership in the Early Years

By: Iram Siraj,Elaine Hallet

This book introduces an intriguing juxtaposition of "caring" alongside "effective", and it is a thought-provoking book. Including examples of early years leaders on their own reflective learning journeys, it provides a rich source of ideas for relational leadership that are firmly based in research and professional experience.′ - Professor Margaret Carr, University of Waikato, New Zealand Effective and caring leadership is an essential part of raising standards and increasing the quality of learning in early childhood settings. This book explains leadership practices that can make a positive difference to the provision offered and improve outcomes for both children and families. With theoretical, practical and research-informed perspectives, this book: Uses case studies to provide examples of effective leadership Integrates education and care with key practices in effective leadership Explores directional, collaborative, empowering and pedagogical leadership Offers readers opportunity to reflect upon their own leadership practices This is a key text for anyone studying Early Childhood, existing and aspiring leaders, graduate Early Years Leaders and those training to work in settings, schools and children’s services. Professor Iram Siraj is Professor of Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. Dr. Elaine Hallet is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Institute of Education, University of London.

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1446296679

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The Movement Environment Rating Scale (MOVERS)

Supporting Physical Development and Movement Play in Early Childhood

By: Carol Archer,Iram Siraj

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The Movement Environment Rating Scale (MOVERS)

Supporting Physical Development and Movement Play in Early Childhood

By: Carol Archer,Iram Siraj

This revised new edition of The Movement Environment Rating Scale (MOVERS) offers a brand-new method of measuring the quality of environment and pedagogy in which young children are encouraged to move and be physically active. As physical development is a key component of an educational curriculum, MOVERS offers practitioners the opportunity to accurately assess the quality of a child’s physical experiences, and the environmental and pedagogical quality of these experiences. The MOVERS is placed firmly in the family of CLIQRS – Curriculum, Leadership and Interaction Quality Rating Scales, which includes the Early Childhood Quality Rating Scale – Emergent Curriculum (ECQRS-EC), the Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Well-being Scale (SSTEW) and the Pedagogical Leadership in the Early Years (PLEY) scale, all of which have a similar format to previously mentioned scales, making it easy for educators already familiar with these well-established scales to adopt them and adapt them to their own unique settings. MOVERS has four sub-scales: - curriculum, environment and resources for physical development - pedagogy for physical development - supporting physical activity and critical thinking - parents/carers and staff. This book will be an invaluable tool for research, self-evaluation and improvement, audit and regulation. With additional notes derived using the feedback from extensive use of this resource by practitioners in hundreds of settings and early years specialists around the world, it has also been rigorously updated according to latest research, practice and policy.

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1003810632

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Effective Leadership in the Early Years Sector

The ELEYS Study

By: Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Iram Siraj,Laura Manni

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The ELEYS Study

By: Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Iram Siraj,Laura Manni

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The Early Years

Laying the Foundations for Racial Equality

By: Iram Siraj-Blatchford

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The Early Years

Laying the Foundations for Racial Equality

By: Iram Siraj-Blatchford

Noting that racism is inherent--often in hidden ways--in all aspects of British society and is damaging to all children, this book provides thoughtful and practical support for early childhood workers to help children develop a sense of self-worth and to ensure equality of opportunity for all children. The book identifies the many ways in which young children experience racism; discusses good practice in language development, curriculum development, and working with parents; and identifies the importance of policies that are implemented, and of training and resources to take these policies forward. Sections 1 and 2 of the book are informative and intended to build confidence and understanding of what racism is and how to deal with it positively through day-to-day practice with children. Section 3 is concerned with understanding the British national initiatives that support or hinder equality. The final chapter is a practical discussion of training and should be read in conjunction with the first two sections. The individual chapter titles are: (1) "Young Children and Racial Difference"; (2) "Understanding Racial Inequality"; (3) "Language, Learning and Multilingual Development"; (4) "Creating a Curriculum and Ethos for Racial Equality"; (5) "Parental Involvement: Fostering Confidence and Communication"; (6) "Antiracism: Policy Developments in the Early Years"; (7) "The State in Three Acts" (on institutional racism and reform legislation); and (8) "Training and Resources: The Way Forward." The book concludes with a listing of useful sources and resources for racial equality. Contains 127 references. (HTH)

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0948080647

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Doing Early Childhood Research

By: Mac Naughton, Glenda,Rolfe, Sharne,Siraj-Blatchford, Iram

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Doing Early Childhood Research

By: Mac Naughton, Glenda,Rolfe, Sharne,Siraj-Blatchford, Iram

This book demystifies the research process and shows how to select methods which are appropriate for working with young children in early childhood settings or at home.

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A Guide to Developing the ICT Curriculum for Early Childhood Education

By: Iram Siraj,Iram Siraj-Blatchford,John Siraj-Blatchford

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A Guide to Developing the ICT Curriculum for Early Childhood Education

By: Iram Siraj,Iram Siraj-Blatchford,John Siraj-Blatchford

This book shows how information and communications technology (ICT) can contribute to children's learning, how it can be integrated into a play based curriculum and how it relates to key areas of learning such as collaboration, communication, exploration and socio-dramatic play. It outlines the ICT requirements in the UK Foundation Stage Curriculum Guidance, and it examines the international relevance and implications of ICT for young children. [Back cover].

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1858563003

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Supporting Identity, Diversity And Language In The Early Years

By: Siraj-Blatchford, Iram,Clarke, Priscilla

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Supporting Identity, Diversity And Language In The Early Years

By: Siraj-Blatchford, Iram,Clarke, Priscilla

This book provides clear evidence and practical guidance on how to develop young children's emerging language, especially those children who have English as an additional language, and how to generate, activate and assess curriculum for diversity. The book focuses on all children's learning for cultural diversity. Practical advice, real examples and staff activities bring the book to life.

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Encouraging Physical Development Through Movement-Play

By: Carol Archer,Iram Siraj

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By: Carol Archer,Iram Siraj

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Assessing Quality in the Early Years

Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale : Extension (ECERS-E), Four Curricular Subscales

By: Kathy Sylva,Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Brenda Taggart

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Assessing Quality in the Early Years

Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale : Extension (ECERS-E), Four Curricular Subscales

By: Kathy Sylva,Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Brenda Taggart

Drawn on collaborations from around the world, and particularly with researchers using the scale in UK, this manual is useful for institutional self-assessment and for improving pedagogy and curriculum in pre-school settings.

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Ecers-E: The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Curricular Extension to Ecers-R

By: Kathy Sylva,Sylva Kathy Taggart Brenda Siraj-Blatchford Iram,Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Brenda Taggart

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Ecers-E: The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Curricular Extension to Ecers-R

By: Kathy Sylva,Sylva Kathy Taggart Brenda Siraj-Blatchford Iram,Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Brenda Taggart

This is the third edition of the "ECERS-E", formerly called "Assessing Quality in the Early Years: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale" ("ECERS-E"). The ECERS-E is an instrument for measuring quality in literacy, numeracy, science and diversity as observable in pre-school in relation to child cognitive and social/behavioural developmental outcomes for children age 3-5. This new update of the 2003 publication has more extensive notes, derived from feedback from extensive use of the instrument by practitioners in hundreds of settings and from local authority early years specialists. The ECERS-E complements the Early Childhood Rating Scales-Revised (ECERS-R), an internationally recognised measure of quality in education and care. Originally devised as a research tool, the scales are used increasingly by Local Authorities during audits to determine and improve the quality of provision, and by practitioners seeking to improve their practice through professional development. This practical handbook offers detailed guidance on providing a quality environment in which young children and their learning can flourish. Kathy Sylva is Professor of Educational Psychology at University of Oxford. She has researched extensively in the education and care of young children. Iram Siraj-Blatchford is Professor of Early Childhood at the Institute of Education, University of London. Her research interests include early childhood curriculum and pedagogy. She has published widely on issues of Early Childhood quality and equality. Brenda Taggart is the Research Co-ordinator of the Effective Pre-school, Primary and Secondary Education (EPPSE) project at the Institute of Education, University of London. Her background is in primary education and research.

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