Child-initiated Learning

Independent learning and child-initiated activities are at the heart of early learning. With these principles in mind, practitioners are working hard to support independence and a 'can do' attitude and this book aims to support that work. The wealth of ideas will help you to develop an environment where independent learning is celebrated and where children take responsibility for planning and organising their own activities. Hundreds of ways you can support independent learning are outlined, including an ICT strand running throughout to ensure an up-to-date approach to the range of experiences you are offering. Case studies in each chapter highlight how to implement good practice in your setting.

Sally Featherstone has a wealth of experience as a teacher, head teacher and local authority advisor and inspector. In recent years, alongside her activities in publishing, Sally has continued to build a reputation as a trainer adn consultant in the Primary and Early Years fields. Ros Bayley was an enthusiastic advocate of personal, social and emotional education, believing that if we get this right, children's intellectual development will follow much more easily. Following extensive experience as an Early Years teacher, Ros worked as a consultant, trainer and storyteller.