This text covers all mandatory units and a good selection of optional units to provide the information learners need to succeed. Engaging case studies, activities and photos give a real flavour of working in childcare and help learners relate theory to good practice.

Aims to inspire learners to engage with the important subject of child development through 6 to 16 years with the helps of discussion of topical issues and children's real experiences.

'This book is practical, inspiring and, as all educational books should be, peppered with surprises. I shall feel less insecure in the next KS1 classroom I visit.'
Fred Sedgwick is a poet, former headteacher and the author of numerous books in the areas of literature, expressive arts, education and creativity.

Lists range from planning activities and dealing with special educational needs to working with parents, teaching assistants and other colleagues.

Master the knowledge and skills you need to obtain the new work-based CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) qualification.

Resources designed to support learners of the new next generation BTEC First in Children's Play, Learning and Development specification*. Covers the underpinning knowledge and understanding for all core, mandatory and optional units for the Award and Certificate and all core and mandatory units for the Extended Certificate.  The attractive, accessible layout is packed with learning features, which draw out key points and bring topics to life. Provides support and practice for learners as they work towards the Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate. Units include plenty of...

Winner of the ERA award for Early Years _______________ On average, children from low income backgrounds enter reception with lower scores in literacy and mathematics than their peers. This book provides early years practitioners with the skills to narrow this gap. In the early years, children's cognitive development is largely shaped by their home environment, but research shows that on average, children who are entitled to free school meals start primary school with lower scores in reading and mathematics than their peers. As an early years practitioner, you can influence these children's...

Many Early Years settings are taking in children for longer periods and at a younger age. However, their day-to-day practice has not necessarily changed and instead leads to the 'management' of behaviour, rather than investigating why the behaviour is taking place. Through a combination of practice, theory and reflection, leading Early Years education consultant Penny Tassoni explores children's behaviour from a child-centred point of view. In doing so, she shows how, over time, children learn to be with others and the strategies that adults can use to positively support this development. ...

Build the knowledge and skills required to become an Early Years Practitioner with this brand new textbook for Level 2, written by bestselling early years expert Penny Tassoni - Ensure learners are fully prepared for assessment with full coverage of all units. - Encourage students to gauge their own progress with regular Checkpoint quizzes. - Prepare for working in real settings with practically-focused Dos and Don'ts. - Motivate students with engaging language, attractive photographs and a colourful design.

Sometimes mealtimes can be a battle with young children, especially when they don't want to try new foods. How can we best help children understand that it can take time to like a new food? And how can we develop their vocabulary so they can articulate how they are feeling about food? Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, presents a picture book with simple words and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four that encourages children to change their attitudes towards food through looking at shapes and colours, talking about textures and...

Everyone knows how difficult it is to get young children to share with others and we need strategies to help them understand why it's important - this book will help! Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, presents a picture book with simple words and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four that encourages children to share in a positive way. There is lots to talk about in Time to Share which makes this book ideal for starting conversations with children about why and how we share. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for...