Research, policy and advocacy in the early years : writing inspired by the achievements of professor Anne Smith / edited by Carmen Dalli and Anne Meade.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Research, policy and advocacy in the early years: an introduction / Carmen Dalli -- 2. The early adventures of Anne and the politics of children / Helen May -- 3. Speaking up for infants: a sociocultural approach to advocacy / Jayne White and Shanee Barraclough -- 4. Children's participation in Finnish early childhood education / Janniina Vlasov [and 3 others] -- 5. Children's rights in Aotearoa New Zealand / Nicola Taylor and Sarah Te One -- 6. Assessment for learning: promoting children's rights and social justice / Terry Crooks, Grace Grima and Margaret Carr -- 7. Children's rights and social justice: an analysis of Anne B. Smith's contribution / Mark Henaghan -- 8. Leaders as advocates in early childhood education: building capacity for change through development of everyday practice / Joce Nuttall -- 9. The Swedish preschool system in transition / Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson and Pia Williams -- 10. Towards a holistic approach to early childhood education / Peter Moss.