Books
Links to view or purchase books written by me and my colleagues.

A Manifesto for Early Childhood
The Early Childhood Sector faces many challenges today. Sector-wide pressures and policy changes mean settings are struggling with many issues including funding, retention and recruitment of staff.
As change looms, this new book takes the opportunity to explore what could be possible. It draws together expertise and experience from across many sectors, including education, health, and social work to explore what Early Childhood provision could look like, if we got it right.
Written by Aaron Bradbury and Ruth Swailes.

Early Childhood Theories Today
This book introduces early years practitioners to some contemporary theorists and explores their work alongside more well-known thinkers. It demonstrates how these theories relate to everyday practice in the early years and that discussion of them can support ongoing professional learning.
Written by Aaron Bradbury and Ruth Swailes.

A Child Centred EYFS
This book will explore what it means to put the child at the heart of the curriculum and give practitioners valuable information to help them build their own curriculum for their unique children.
Written by Aaron Bradbury and Ruth Swailes.