Nóirín Hayes

• There is no single book, which introduces readers to the Bronfenbrenner’s model of development as a context for early years practice
• Fully updated with one new chapter and broader coverage on transitions
• Bronfenbrenner’s theories on ‘ecological systems’ in human development are one of the most influential models in early childhood education – and yet many practitioners and researchers rely on his original work as the only source of guidance
• Draws on practice-based research to identify and animate key elements of Bronfenbrenner’s model and how it impacts on early educational pedagogy and practice. Meer

This fully revised edition of Early Years Practice: Getting It Right from the Start integrates theory and practice and expands on the topics of early childhood practice as located within the context of international curriculum frameworks including Aistear, the Irish framework. Meer

How can we develop a comprehensive understanding of the research process in community, health and social care settings?

Covering all stages of the research process, from funding to dissemination, this book considers the views of funders, researchers, communities and policy makers. Meer

Commemorating the life and work of Dr John Bennett; his lifelong contribution to Early Childhood Education and Care, and his ongoing influence on policy, research and practice in this field, In Search of Social Justice is a tribute to a preeminent scholar and his vision for an equitable and high-quality start for all children. Meer