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"This should be essential reading for anyone involved in the training and professional development of early years practitioners...It is an impressive analysis of the historical and contemporary 'big ideas' that have influenced societies ' and practitioners' views of children and the nature of the curriculum. There are powerful sections on parents and communities ...I particularly liked the stimulating 'ideas galleries' with their statements from researchers, policy-makers and practitioners aroun...

Now in its third edition, Outdoor Learning in the Early Years is the complete guide to creating effective outdoor environments for young children’s learning. Comprehensively revised and updated throughout, this book covers every aspect of working outdoors in the early years and fully explains the importance of outdoor play to children’s development. Key topics covered include: how to manage and set up the outdoor areawhat children gain from being outsidehow to allow children to take managed ri...