The revised fifth edition of The Early Years Foundation Stage has been fully updated to cover revised EYFS, revised Development Matters and policy shifts in the sector.

New to the book:

· Brand new chapters on the Rights of the Child, Children’s Development & Learning Theories and Planning.

· New content on diversity and inclusion throughout all chapters.

· New and updated case studies throughout the book, including international cases.

· Additions to chapters on children’s mental health, climate crisis and working with children post-pandemic.

This market-leading textbook is an essential guide for students, helping them to develop an understanding of the EYFS curriculum, and encouraging a critical view of the theory and policy behind it to strengthen their practice.