Implementing Quality Improvement & Change in the Early Years

For all those working in Early Years improving quality experiences for all young children is a priority. By examining issues surrounding quality improvement, the importance of reflective practice and the attributes required in the workplace to effect change and leadership, this book provides a contemporary view of practice.

Chapters focus on how settings can improve quality experiences for young children and how to implement strategies that lead to quality improvement. Issues covered include:

• Multi-disciplinary working
• Evaluating impact through reflective practice
• Creativity, digital technologies and play
• Language development
• Safeguarding young children
• Leading practice and leading change
• Working with parents
• Improving the quality of student experience

This text allows students and practitioners to examine and reflect on practices that lead to creative Quality Improvement Strategies (QIS) in Early Years settings.