“What a tour de force! Julie’s authoritative, research and practice based, coherent, wise arguments for child-centred practice should be required reading for all primary head teachers. She has been writing editions of this book for over 27 years and she''s still right!” Helen Moylett, Early Years Consultant and Writer, Vice President of Early Education, UK“Starting From the Child has evolved and developed in the ever-changing landscape of Early Years Education since it was first published almost 30 years ago and this version is perhaps more important now than ever beforeA must – read for every Head, Curriculum lead, Adviser, Inspector and Early Years Educator.”Ruth Swailes, Independent Education Consultant and Curriculum Developer, UKStarting from the Child? is now in its fifth edition and has undergone a substantial rewrite to address significant shifts in teaching in the early years of educationThe book''s enduring appeal is its principled yet pragmatic approach to being an early chi