Inclusion in the Early Years

This insightful text shows how the attitudes of adults in early years settings can influence practice. Theauthors argue for a broad definition of inclusion, not limited to those with learning difficulties orimpairment, but addressing factors affecting all members of the learning community. The book shows howthe lives of practitioners, parents and children have been affected by inclusive and exclusionary practices.This new and revised edition includes an increased focus on:- inclusion as a political issue- social class- poverty- children's rights- gay and lesbian parents and staffThis text is essential for all early years students, practitioners and researchers who want to becomefamiliar with current research into inclusion and to develop ways of drawing on such studies to inform anddevleop their own inclusive practices