Article
Book review: Being, becoming and thriving as an early years practitioner: A guide for education and early years students and tutors
Australian Journal of Education
(2024)
Abstract
Being, Becoming and Thriving as an Early Years Practitioner by Annie Pendrey is an engaging, upbeat introduction to early childhood practice for readers prepared to forgive its flaws. The value of the book lies in the evident joy that Pendrey takes in working with young children, and the energy she brings to sharing this with emerging early years practitioners. The book is focused firmly on the practitioner, and the knowledge and critical reflection that will enable them to “be, become, and thrive”—thereby supporting children to do the same. While some terms will be more familiar to UK readers (such as “Nursery Nurse”), there is clear resonance for the Australian early childhood sector and its focus on Belonging, Being and Becoming (the title of the national Early Years Learning Framework). The recognition that practitioners must be, become, and thrive themselves in order to support children is itself a worthy contribution.
Keywords
- early childhood education,
- early years practitioners
Disciplines
Publication Date
November, 2024
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/00049441241291879
Citation Information
Jen Jackson. "Book review: Being, becoming and thriving as an early years practitioner: A guide for education and early years students and tutors" Australian Journal of Education Vol. 68 Iss. 3 (2024) p. 241 - 242 ISSN: 2050-5884 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jen-jackson/63/