National concerns about young childrens confidence & well being have lead to a realisation that knowledge about childrens emotional social intellectual & physical needs may well lead to more effective learning. Child Development in Practice" gives students managers & early years practitioners a base from which to plan ways of working with children which will help them become confident interactive & independent learners. Implementing the requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage & the developmental needs of children this book discusses both the theory & practice behind encouraging children to become engaged in learning. The book also lays out a series of practitioners frequently asked questions designed to help you create a responsive learning environment whilst observing & planning for childrens learning needs & the nature of the key person relationship. In helping trainers & practitioners to understand the theory behind child development the book also highlights practical methods towards fully utilising the key areas of the early years setting including: the garden; the book area; the creative area; the role play area; the graphics; & the construction area. Embodying a manageable holistic & Cross-Curricular focus with numerous practical suggestions " Child Development in Practice" is an important aid to all students practitioners & managers in the field of Early Years education."