Mentoring in the Early Years Edited by Alison Robins (Paul Chapman Publishing, 16.99, 020 7324 8703) Reviewed by Kay Jaques, manager of children's centres
This book gives a thorough, detailed account of mentoring, with accompanying case studies which will be invaluable to anyone undertaking the role. It will also appeal to anyone interested in reflective practice who wants to improve quality in their setting and outcomes for children.
The chapter by Kate Fowler and Alison Robin considers the degree to which reflection is intuitive and how much this can be developed by careful questioning. They also describe the purpose of both 'reflection in action'
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