Care and Education in Early Childhood

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the key issues in the field of early childhood care and education. Included are discussions on equal opportunities and children's rights, an examination of how children learn, and the learning difficulties they may face. There is also a comparison with European perspectives on early years care and education. The book covers the whole age range from 0-8 years with a special section on the 0-3 years age group.