Listening to Young Children in Early Years Settings: A Practical Guide, Paperback

It is widely accepted that listening to and involving children in decisions about their care, learning and development can significantly improve the quality of early years provision. This book gives practical guidance on how to do this effectively.

Starting with a discussion about why we listen to children and the policies around this, the book explains how we can involve children in decision-making that is appropriate to their age and level of understanding. Packed full of examples and ideas that can be easily applied in practice, it covers how to listen to children's perspectives and involve them in staff recruitment and appraisals, classroom design, assessment processes for social services and EHC plans, and much more.

Sonia Mainstone-Cotton is a freelance trainer, consultant, nurture worker and author of several books including Promoting Young Children's Emotional Health and Wellbeing and Promoting Emotional Wellbeing in Early Years Staff. She has worked with young children for over 25 years.