Reducing Educational Disadvantage

Reducing Educational Disadvantage A Strategic Approach in the Early Years

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Publisher's Synopsis

Winner of the ERA award for Early Years _______________ On average, children from low income backgrounds enter reception with lower scores in literacy and mathematics than their peers. This book provides early years practitioners with the skills to narrow this gap. 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 to free school 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 the same levels as their more affluent peers. That's what this book aims to do: help you to narrow 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 will help you to establish 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781472932990
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Imprint: Featherstone
Pub date:
DEWEY: 372.21
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 183
Weight: 468g
Height: 244mm
Width: 163mm
Spine width: 12mm