In the UK, applying social science subjects such as psychology, sociology, social policy, and research methods to Early Years can help to raise standards and ensure good practice. These subjects inform much of the UK academic curriculum within many Early Years programs and are subjects that make an important contribution to understanding children's behavior, growth, and development. This book identifies, analyzes, and assesses how social science enriches Early Years. Each chapter imaginatively introduces the main learning objectives and includes formative activities, which apply social science to particular themes to aid students' cognitive skills.
