Supporting Vulnerable Children in the Early Years

Exploring specific experiences, circumstances and events that can put children at risk, thisbook provides practical guidance for early years practitioners working with vulnerablechildren. It covers supporting children who are abused and neglected, those with specialeducational needs, children from ethnic minorities, those with emotional or healthdifficulties, children affected by poverty and children in care.Each chapter draws on current research and theories to set out clear advice andstrategies for supporting the wellbeing and development of vulnerable children, includingworking in partnership with parents, carers and communities.