Kate had over twenty years experience as an early years practitioner working with young children with special needs and their families before moving into HE in 1999. She was the Programme Director of the Early Childhood Studies degree programmes in her previous post. Kate has written several books on special needs along with many articles and has presented at National and International conferences. She is currently a member of the National Early Years Advisory Board within NASEN (National Association of Special Educational Needs).
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Legislation and Policy Families of Children with Special Needs Partnerships with Parents Responding to the Affective Needs of Young Children Observation and Assessment Programmes of Intervention Interagency Working Inclusive Education for Young Children Key Issues for Consideration
'This book is highly recommended for anyone looking to expand their working knowledge of special education needs and the policy that covers and guides practice; it will prove invaluable for any student wishing to become better acquainted with the complex issues that surround this subject' - Early Years Educator 'This wide-ranging and theoretically grounded update of a key text is extremely user-friendly for both academics and students wishing to gain an insight into the impact of Special Needs within the widening early years workforce' - Julia Druce, Senior Lecturer and Pathway Leader for Early Years, Playwork and Education, Anglia Ruskin University