Reducing Educational Disadvantage: A Strategic Approach in the Early Years

ISBN: 9781472932990 出版年：2016 页码：186 Penny Tassoni Bloomsbury Publishing

In the early years children's cognitive development is largely shaped by their home environment, but research shows that on average, children who are entitled meals start primary school with lower scores in reading and mathematics than their peers. As an early years practitioner, you can influence these children's learning within your setting, and help them to achieve tas their more affluent peers. That's what this book aims to donarrow the gap!This unique book shows you how to provide a 'safety net' for children who are most at risk of underachievement. You will be taught about the different factors that positively impact upon children's learning (including adult interaction and literacy and mathematical experiences) and how they link to good practice within the EYFS. From tips for creating a rich, and diverse play environment for them to enjoy, to suggestions on how to carefully guide activities and experiences, this book wiestablish a strong, long term education programme. You will be amazed at the impact you will have upon these children simply by making small changes to your practice and planning, and you might even increase your setting's chance of gaining an 'outstanding' Ofsted grade!