This is a very welcome second edition of a book that has been
enormously popular since it was first published over 10 years ago.
The theme of the book - the importance of helping young children to
learn about risk and life skills - has not changed, but the text
has been completely reworked to ensure it fully reflects current
thinking and key issue. There are new examples to learn from, many
of which look at current approaches to promoting young children's
learning in and through nature.
The author speaks authoritatively and convincingly about the
importance of young children being able to learn through practical
experiences how to manage risk in order
to keep themselves safe. This, along with the many practical
examples quoted, is of enormous help to the practitioner searching
for ways to ensure they fulfil their responsibility for 'teaching
children step by step how to keep themselves safe'.
This new edition is attractively presented and packed with
information that is easy to access through the inclusion of a
detailed contents list and a comprehensive index. This book is
highly recommended for use in every early years setting and, as it
covers the age range up to eight, every primary school too.
Early Years Update 94: December 2011/January
2012
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