Publications

Understanding Physical Development in the Early Years
Anne O’Connor & Anna Daly
Published by Routledge 2016
“Understanding Physical Development in the Early Years provides an accessible introduction to the current research and thinking in this area alongside descriptions of everyday practice. It explores the kinds of activities and experiences that promote physical development and offers practical guidance on how these can be facilitated.”

A Unique Child: Health and Wellbeing: Growing and Developing: Physical Wellbeing: Emotional Wellbeing
Anne O’Connor
Published by PPS Books, 2014
“Taking the ‘A Unique Child’ theme at the heart of learning, this is an essential title for all practitioners and childminders who want further guidance and in-depth understanding on the principles and commitments that accompany babies’ and children’s developmental journey throughout the EYFS.”

Understanding Transitions in the Early Years
Anne O’Connor
Published by Routledge, 2013 2nd edition 2018
“Understanding Transitions in the Early Years explains why transitions matter and provides practical guidance on how to support young children’s developing emotional resilience and equip them to embrace change in the future. Aimed at practitioners and students.”