Sociology & Social Policy for the Early Years 2ED

Summary:
This updated edition of the established text for child care students places new emphasis on social policy, in line with many Early Years and Playwork qualifications. There is information on the National Childcare Strategy and other new government initiatives, including Sure Start, New Deal, and Early Learning Goals. With many additional charts, diagrams, and illustrations, the book will be of great value to BTEC and other Diploma level child care students.

• Revised in line with new BTEC and CACHE Early Years diplomas
• Updated edition includes new coverage of social policy

Table of Contents:
Introducing sociology
Introducing social policy
Socialisation: gender, race and ethnicity
Social class
Family
Culture and diversity
Culture and childhood
Culture and youth
Education
Poverty and health
Demography

About the Author(s):
Tina Lovell is currently Training and Staff Development Officer in Family Support Work for Suffolk Social Services Childcare Training Unit. Alan Yeo is formerly Head of Community Care at Great Yarmouth College, in Norfolk