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Explore the complex landscape of Early Childhood Education and Care through the eyes of Professor Helen Penn. In this memoir, Penn shares her professional journey from the mid-sixties to the present day, offering a unique perspective on the field's evolution. As a teacher, social worker, researcher, and campaigner, she provides a deep look into the issues that shape modern childcare and education. This book serves as both a historical map and a tribute to the progress made over the last 70 years. It honors the dedicated individuals who have worked to advance the sector. Readers will gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of working within this expanding field, making it a valuable read for those interested in social and health issues, teaching, and the history of early childhood care.

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Provides a detailed account of professional life in early childhood education and care through the lens of a seasoned expert.

Maps a career spanning from the mid-sixties to the present, offering a historical view of the sector's development.

Offers multiple perspectives by reflecting on roles as a teacher, social worker, researcher, and campaigner.

Acts as a tribute to the progress achieved in early childhood education over the past 70 years.

Celebrates the people who have actively worked to improve the field of childcare and education.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
21 August 2018
Listed Since
13 December 2017

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