Wellbeing from Birth
- Rosemary Roberts - Author and Early Years consultant
Classroom Management & Student Behaviour | Early Childhood Education | Health & Wellbeing
This book provides some answers to these complex questions, in a straightforward, accessible way. PART 1: INTRODUCING WELLBEING describes the 'backdrop' for a new model of wellbeing, outlining research and policy background, and underpinning early childhood themes. PART 2: THE THEORY OF WELLBEING defines wellbeing itself, describing the new model and the mechanism of wellbeing development called companionable learning. PART 3: EVERYDAY WELLBEING contains ideas and examples from homes and settings of 'real-life' wellbeing. Chapter 6: 'All to play for' is rich with ideas and examples of "profoundly satisfying" wellbeing play. PART 4: INVESTING IN WELLBEING is about professional development. It covers observation, assessment and planning; the key person approach; 'when things go wrong'; and integrating services across settings and communities. The book ends with the importance of collective wellbeing, arguing that all young children need experiences of individual and collective wellbeing, in their families and their communities.
Essential reading for anyone studying early childhood, and for managers and practitioners working with young children and their families, this book is an inspirational guide to developing a framework for wellbeing from birth.
'This inspirational book is a refreshing read and an essential source of knowledge and understanding for managers, early years practitioners, students, and anyone living and working with young children and their families. I have no doubt it will make a positive contribution to the ongoing debates about the future wellbeing of our children and society as a whole' -
Children and Young People Now
'[This book] is thoroughly recommended for everyone working with, or training to work with, young children and their families. It is a book that will be read and dipped in to again and again as practitioners draw on the author's wealth of practical experience and theoretical understanding'
- Early Years Update
'[This book] is widely regarded as essential reading for anyone studying early childhood, and is an inspirational guide to developing a framework for wellbeing from birth...A thoughtful and thought provoking book' -
Special Educational Needs Magazine
'This important book is immaculate in form and fascinating and convincing in content. Setting out to increase the knowledge of all adults who have anything to do with young children, it is a thoroughly comprehensive and detailed account of the theory and practice of 'wellbeing', encompassing children from birth; their parents, particularly mothers; and professionals who work with children and parents. Constantly emphasising the need for positive thinking, the author is genuinely sympathetic to the position of early years workers, and offers a wide range of help with wonderful examples from real life in homes and in settings. The book might become a 'do-it-yourself' wellbeing kit for each centre of early childhood' -
Chris Athey, author of 'Extending Thought in Young Children: a Parent-Teacher Partnership'
'highly recommended reading for all candidates on the Early Years Professional Status courses. An invaluable book for a new approach to understanding children in the early years' - Lalitha Sivalingam, Kingston University
This book will help provide a thorough understanding of the key issues relating to child development, in particular emotional well being. Students who are undertaking a piece of research would find this knowledge useful when deciding to use more creative methods for obtaining data from children.
An excellent book which has very thorough theoretical underpinning. This will be a valuable resource for students.
I also like the discussion points and key messages at the end of each chapter.
Lots of theoretic issues, that link with current practice. I will try to urge my learners to purchase this book.
A very useful text that includes a theoretical perspective and a practical one. A topic that is complex has been explored well.
A fantastic introduction to the wellbeing of young children - covers all the key areas
An interesting text which explores a range of ideas appropriate to exploring children's health and wellbeing.
A great introduction to the wellbeing of young children, which provides a clear insight into all of the key areas
Again we have recommended this publication on the reading lists to support our FdEY students to further develop an understanding of theory and practice.
\
This book has been purchased by the college on my recommendation and several students have purchased a copy as well. It is a highly informative and well written book.
