{"product_id":"multi-agency-working-in-the-early-years-challenges-and-opportunities","title":"Multi-agency Working in the Early Years: Challenges and Opportunities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWorking in partnership in early years care and education involves bringing together different professional ideas, methods, and targets to enhance service delivery and address the effects of poverty and exclusion. This book explores the benefits, complexities, and successful practices of multi-agency working, including the roles of new professionals, and provides international perspectives. It is suitable for practitioners and students working in multi-agency practice. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 176 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 October 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: SAGE Publications Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking in partnership in early years care and education is an exhilarating yet intricate endeavor, as this book aims to demonstrate. It explores strategies for bringing together diverse professional perspectives, methodologies, and goals to enhance the delivery of services to children, parents, and communities. Recognizing the critical importance of addressing the detrimental effects of poverty and exclusion, the book focuses on the Birth to 8 age range and conducts interviews with Children's Centre leaders to shed light on the benefits, complexities, and best practices of multi-agency working.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book delves into the enabling factors and barriers that facilitate effective collaboration among agencies, showcasing successful examples of multi-agency cooperation. It also examines the evolving roles of the \"new professionals\" involved in such partnerships, highlighting their significance in shaping the future of early years care and education. Additionally, the book offers international perspectives, providing valuable insights into the broader landscape of multi-agency working.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive book is tailored for pre-school and early years practitioners engaged in or organizing multi-agency practice at various levels. It holds relevance for professionals working in Children's Services and is also valuable for students studying early childhood and multi-agency working in practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Gasper, the author, is an experienced educational consultant and researcher with a wealth of over 30 years in early years education and research. He has held roles as a mentor, assessor, and tutor on the National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership (NPQICL), further emphasizing his expertise in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 312g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 239 x 171 x 10 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781847875280\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Gasper","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44102417187066,"sku":"9781847875280","price":46.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1ce1f0c3ca44cbe70773a89e70702b32.jpg?v=1635474261","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/multi-agency-working-in-the-early-years-challenges-and-opportunities","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}