Chapter 2 - Compassion in Early Childhood and beyond

Hodgkins, Angela

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Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2025) Chapter 2 - Compassion in Early Childhood and beyond. In: Countering with compassion: A guide to compassionate leadership in and beyond school communities. Routledge, UK. (In Press)

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This chapter explores the essential role of compassion in early years education and care, arguing that it is foundational to meaningful, ethical practice. It examines key concepts including empathy, heartful practice, and professional love, drawing on research and real-world examples to illustrate compassionate interactions with children, families, and colleagues. The chapter discusses the emotional demands of early years work, including the risks of empathic distress and compassion fatigue, and highlights the importance of self-compassion. It also critiques policy and practice constraints, advocating for emotionally rich, responsive care that honours the holistic needs of young children and their communities.

Item Type:	Book Section
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	College of Arts, Humanities and Education > School of Education
Depositing User:	Angela Hodgkins
Date Deposited:	22 May 2025 11:12
Last Modified:	22 May 2025 11:12
URI:	https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/14924

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