<DIV>In this engaging guide, the authors identify and disseminate good practice relating to language, culture and identity. They explore how children from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds are supported through a number of pedagogical practices which are based on knowledge and understanding of the social and emotional development of young children.<B>Topics covered include:<B>- Perspectives on personal, social and emotional development<B>- Maintaining home languages in early years settings<B> - Supporting communication and oracy<B>- Developing strategies for parental involvement <B><B>Essential reading for those working with young children from a diverse range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.</DIV>