Working with Young Children in Europe - Provision and Staff Training

What are the features of early childhood education in Denmark, Luxembourg or Italy? Is nursery provision in these countries similar to that in the UK, Sweden or Germany? Do Finnish, Dutch or Austrian 4-year-olds attend the same kind of provision in their different countries? Who works in kindergartens, nurseries or playgroups in Greece or Ireland ? What kinds of qualification are needed for work with young children in France or Spain? Is staff training in Belgium the same as in Portugal? Working with Young Children in Europe provides information on the social context of childcare and educational services in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. It documents the major kinds of provision for young children and describes the training of staff working in early childhood services. The book also includes material on provision and staff training for work with school-age children outside schools hours. In addition, cross-national themes and issues on training, provision and policy have been drawn out for comparative analysis. This book is an essential reference for professionals such as staff in the early childhood professions; employers and administrative officers, tutors; researchers, lecturers and students; as well as for parents who need or wish to move from one country to another.