'Interesting and valuable..This book will be of great interest to all students and early years practitioners interested in understanding more about the nature of young ch... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

This is a comprehensive and accessible text that allows the reader to gain an understanding of the content as a theoretical idea and as it relates to practice. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Jane Waters, School of Human Sciences, Swansea University

This book is very user friendly, using real case studies. Links theory to practice well. I will urge my learners to purchase this as a first choice book. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Jayne Lewis, Northamptonshire County Council, Learning Achievement and School Improvement

An in depth book which has supported the current students within their observation modules. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Aaron Bradbury, School of Education and Community, University College Birmingham

A wonderful exploration of the link between emotional development abd schemas, which provoked extensive discussion amongst our third year students on the BA(Hons) Early Y... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Abigail Gosling, Education Studies, Bedfordshire University

Regardless of study, this is a book that all practitioners should read to help understand children's development Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Anita Williams, Please select your department, Swindon College

Interesting and will be useful for students new to schemas and to extend understanding of those already familiar with this approach to work with young children. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Cynd Willey, School of Education, Northampton University

I looked forward to this text with eagerness and anticipation, having often observed schemas in young children. However, I found some of the links to emotion quite tenuou... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Elaine Dew, Early Years, Bridgwater College

Super case studies that bring to life the schemas explored in this text. The style of writikng suits Foundation Degree students who are work-based learners; so practical ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Eleonora Teszenyi, School of Education, The University of Northampton

This text is useful for this particular module of our programme and willpossibly be recommended in other modules as well. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Freda Cummings, ESWCE, Dundee University

I found this very engaging. It gave me a huge amount to consider regarding the importance of emotional intelligence. It made me question my childhood and how my parents h... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Gillian Sykes, school of education/early years, Northampton University

I have reccomended this as a must read to other tutors and childcare praactioners. I will definately be putting this on the essential reading list Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Heather Tant, HESC Office, Barnet College

This book makes clear connections to theory concerned with young children's emotional development. The observations and analysis will help students to engage with theory,... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Jackie Braithwaite, East Cheshire Business School, Macclesfield College

At last a book which links childrens' facinating schemas to emotional development. An interesting read which gives insight and logical understanding. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Jayne Knott, Education , Hull University

I will recommend this book my students. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Julie Salt, Scartho Community Learning Centre, North East Linconshire Adult Education Service

exceptional text - will spark much interest during topic work and placement exepriences Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs KAREN SIDDONS, Please select your department, Please select your institution

very valuable for the outdoor learning module Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Kathryn Charles, child studies, York College

this text is supported by relevant theoretical perspectives and allows the reader to fully understand schemas within the early years. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs leanne Hall, International & Continuing Education, Tyne Metropolitan College

The advice for observation and techniques for using video observation were excellent Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Lynn Boyle, ESCW - Education, Dundee University

This book explains children's emotional needs and how schemas are essential to child development in a simple and easy to follow manner. It describes schemas in detail. Th... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Mary Harding, Childcare & Education, Northbrook College Sussex

this is a really useful supplementary text for students with a particular interest in this area to extend their reading and understanding Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Melanie Mackinder, Early years Education, Bishop Grosseteste University

An informative and straightforward to read text, ideal for the undergraduate student engaging in observations. It acts as a good starting point for students who need to u... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Michelle Rogers, HE and Professional Development Centre, North East Worcestershire College

Valuable case studies to further develop thought. Essential text. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Michelle Rogers, Centre for Early Childhood, University of Worcester

Very useful for Masters Level students who are doing child Development Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Navjot Virk, Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Derby University

A really useful book presenting schemas through the use of case studies Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Penny Farrelly, Faculty of Society and Health, Bucks New University

An essential development to support understanding beyond basic schema recognition. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Rebecca Kingsley-Jones, CAHE, University of the West of England, Bristol

An engaging text looking at 7 children and how their schemas are interwoven with their emotions. This gives a real insight into the lives of children and how practitioner... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Ruth Gill, Faculty of Sciences, Staffordshire University

Excellent resource when looking at Theorists and all related matter. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Sharon Lock, Comm, Adult Education Centre

At long last a book that links schemas to practice in a way that my students will understand and be able to relate to. The links to theory are sound and will encourage th... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Susan Davies, Education , Guildford College of Further and Higher Education

Well written, would reccommend studying CCLD, good links of theory to child observations. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Susan Gregory, Health Social Care, Neath Port Talbot College

I like the case study approach very good to include examples for students to reflect upon. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Angela House, Education , Bishop Grosseteste College

This book matches very well with our course content for second year undergraduates. It builds and extends the theoretical and conceptual framework, introduced in the firs... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Babs Anderson, Education Studies, Liverpool Hope University

Cath's book is accessible. It encourages us to consider the whole child's learning and development when analysing documentation and supports us to gain a deeper into the ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Karen Wickett, Education , Plymouth University

Appropriate resource for stundents at undergraduate level, wishing to explore further the concept of schemas Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Penny Dove, Education , Portsmouth University

A clear and engaging account of observations and reflections on schemas. Really useful accounts of researcher reflection and emotional engagement. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Ruth Hunt, Cass School of Education, Univ. of East London

Observation and subsequent discussion and interpretation sections are very useful. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Sheelagh Carville, Early Childhood Education Department, Stranmillis University College

Lots of in depth case studies. Lots of detail. Well laid out. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Sarah Holmes, Childhood & Youth Studies, Liverpool Hope University