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Men in Early Years Settings David Wright

Men in Early Years Settings By David Wright

Men in Early Years Settings by David Wright

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Summary

This book explains the benefits of having a mixed-gender workforce in the early years sector, drawing on the views of children, families and practitioners. With advice for managers, practitioners and policy makers, it provides guidance on attracting men to the early years sector and advice on how to retain and develop them.

Men in Early Years Settings Summary

Men in Early Years Settings: Building a Mixed Gender Workforce by David Wright

Silver Award Winner at the Nursery World Equipment & Resources Awards 2019

This book explores the role of male professionals in early years settings and provides guidance for early years practitioners, managers and policy makers on building a more mixed-gender workforce by successfully attracting, recruiting, retaining and developing men in their teams.

Men make up less than 2% of the early years workforce in England. This book considers the reasons for the current situation, asks whether there is a case for change and suggests ways of achieving a more mixed-gender early years workforce. The voices of male and female practitioners, providers and parents help to illustrate the barriers to men entering and successfully working in the sector, whilst also suggesting ways these barriers can be broken down.

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Men in Early Years Settings is an in-depth, comprehensive analysis of the current gender imbalance in the early years workforce and the cultural and political reasons behind it. Essential reading for anyone looking to understand the barriers to recruiting men in the early years and what practical steps the sector can take to start making a change now. -- Neil Leitch, CEO of the PreSchool Learning Alliance
As someone who has been campaigning to increase men into childcare, I congratulate the authors for this very informative book. All of the key issues related to encouraging men to work in childcare including the barriers to entry, public perceptions and attitudes, the idea of multiple masculinities and benefits to children are fully covered. While 97.8 % of staff in the sector think a gender balanced environment is good for everyone, the authors reminded women of their power to make the sector positive for men by creating the right approach and environment from recruitment to retention. If we are to prepare children for the future world we need them to see we can build positive relationships with both men and women. -- June O'Sullivan, CEO of London Early Years Foundation

Table of Contents

About the Authors. Acknowledgements. Glossary/Abbreviations. Introduction. 1. Men in the Early Years - where are we at?. 2. Reasons for the 2%ers. 3. What is it like for men working in the Early Years?. 4. Do we need men? Do they make a difference?. 5. Exploring the perceived benefits of a mixed-gender Early Years workforce. 6. Building and normalising a culture. 7. 'A CALL TO ACTION!'. 8. Resources. Concluding comments. References. Index.

Additional information

GOR010509044
9781785922213
1785922211
Men in Early Years Settings: Building a Mixed Gender Workforce by David Wright
David Wright
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
20181121
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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