The Competent Child

This handbook will support teachers in developing a personal philosophy of early childhood education.

It is concise and to the point and encourages self-reflection.

The focus is on providing teachers with ideas and theories that are centred on the empowerment of young children.

The sections are: Early Childhood Education; The Image of the Child; Children's Learning; The Role of the teacher; The Role of the Family and the Local Community; Classroom Interactions; Theory and Practice.