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Includes a brand new chapter on Child Protection. Features case studies, progress checks and pointers to good practice. Provides an up-to-date and comprehensive guide to all aspects of child-care placement.

This text aims to assist in the understanding of the way in which children's language and literacy develops . It outlines all the key issues in the area and explains the nature of language, the theories and sequences of language development and the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The book also includes chapters on bilingualism, communication problems and working with the child who is deaf.

Provides instructions for making seventy-five contraptions that demonstrate friction, gravity, energy, motion, and other principles of physics and explains how to think like an inventor.

Containing practical exercises and examples of observation documents, this is a guide to observation techniques for anyone working with young children. All the observation techniques for the major child-care qualifications are covered.

An essential guide to planning, management and evaluation of early years' activities, this full-color new edition provides detailed descriptions of the important materials, additional equipment and the role of the adults for a full range of activity types. Activities are provided for a range of ages, and the book provides a clear focus on good practice and systematic coverage of equal opportunities, safety and resources.

Working with parents is a key competence required in all areas of childcare employment. This updated resource provides thorough coverage of this important area, offering a comprehensive yet truly practical approach to all aspects of working with parents.

Working with parents is a key competence required in all areas of child-care employment and this much-needed resource provides thorough coverage of this important area. Unlike other books, this guide offers a comprehensive yet truly practical approach to all aspects of working with parents and is a valuable addition to the best-selling Practical Guide series.

A Practical Guide to Childcare Employment is an essential book for all those studying, or seeking employment in childcare. The different types of employment, the job search, writing an application, and interview technique are all covered in detail, and guidance is offered on employment conditions, working styles and career progression.

This work provides an invaluable resource for all students who want a guide to their placement whilst studying for their CACHE Certificate in Child Care and Education or Diploma in Child Care Education.