This accessible guide to child development is for students of degrees and foundation degrees in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and related disciplines and for early years practitioners. *Introduces the context of child development*Develops an understanding of development and of how early years practitioners can support this *Explores the biological/social debate, and the importance of holistic development*Examines factors affecting development and includes a chapter on reflective practice*Considers the complexity of childrens development and argues that is is not always a straight forward progressionThis fifth edition:*is updated in line with the new EYFS and the updated Development Matters;*is updated to include child development learning from 0-8*includes up-to-date guidance on assessment processes in the Early Years;*includes a new section with key knowledge on well known theories of child development.
