Deliver an in depth programme of teaching for level 3 and level 4 with this classic textbook that inspires your students to go further. Written by an expert team of childcare authors, the sixth edition of this classic textbook offers an in-depth approach to Childcare and Early Years study unmatched by any course specific texts. Child Care and Education 6th Edition provides full details of all the topics and frameworks relevant to level 3 and level 4 qualifications. It offers the opportunity to analyse and explore theories and practice at a high level of detail. - Provides post level 3 material in clearly marked 'Moving On' sections at the end of each chapter. - Focuses on the practicalities of working within a real-life setting using case studies and observation tasks. - Suitable for level 3 qualifications and courses that bridge the gap between levels 3 and 4.
The essential textbook for the brand new CACHE Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Child Care and Education. Fully updated to cover the new age range 0-16 years, CACHE Level 2 Child Care and Education is the essential core text for all those studying at Level 2, including the new NVQ, SVQ and BTEC qualifications in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD). It provides comprehensive coverage of all 11 units - six mandatory units and five optional units. Students can also test themselves using a bank of multiple-choice questions and answers. Written by the bestselling author Carolyn Meggitt, the book also: - covers all the assessment outcomes of the six mandatory units and the five optional units - embraces the principles of inclusion for everyone - provides the essential underpinning knowledge for coursework, exams and professional practice - includes tasks, activities and case studies to promote understanding of best practice. Ideal for the new CACHE Level 2 Child Care and Education course, and for all other Level 2 child care courses.
This book is a complete guide to child development from birth to 16 years. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject it will take you through all the perspectives on the subject, covering physical, cognitive, moral and behavioural aspects of a child's development. It covers key figures such as Piaget, Freud and Bowlby as well as looking at the work of more contemporary theorists. With case studies to give you practical understanding and illustrations to back up key points this book is the only guide you will ever need.
Exam board: CACHE Level: 3 Subject: Early Years and Child Care First teaching: 2015 First exams: Various dates Help your students master the knowledge and skills they need for the new CACHE Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Childcare & Education (Early Years Educator) Written by experts Carolyn Meggitt and Tina Bruce, this is the only resource for the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education (EYE) endorsed by CACHE. The approachable writing style makes learning key concepts both easy and enjoyable for all learners, and all aspects of the qualification are covered and linked to specific learning outcomes. This book will support your students through their assessment and the start of their careers. - Communicates all the requirements of the new qualification fully with clearly stated learning outcomes and key terms - Shows how concepts are applied in real settings with numerous case studies - 'In Practice' boxes give students the opportunity to check and reflect on their understanding - Includes activity boxes linked to assessment criteria to prepare learners for examinations and assessment
Look no further for an accessible and comprehensive guide to the OCR qualification as well as other Level 2 child development qualifications. Endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR GCSE Home Economics: Child Development specification, this book is a clear and informative introduction to all aspects of child development. Written by a bestselling author in this field, it is filled with colourful diagrams, illustrations and photos to help bring the subject to life. Activities and practical tasks throughout are aimed at a range of ability levels, ensuring all students can access the material. Contents: 1. Family and Parenting 2. Preparation for Pregnancy and Birth 3. Physical development 4. Nutrition and Health 5. Intellectual, Social and Emotional Development 6. Community Support 7. About the coursework (controlled assessment) 8. Exam preparation 9. Glossary This resource is supported by a separately available Teacher Resource CD-ROM.
Covering the subject of human growth and development from all angles - physical, psychological and social - this text should be suitable for a range of health, social care and child care courses. The authors have taken GNVQ, diploma and child care qualifications into account to cover the main aspects of human growth and development across the lifespan, while the focus is from a care perspective.
Exclusively published in partnership with CACHE and written by expert author Carolyn Meggitt, this is the ideal textbook to support you through CACHE Level 2 Child Care and Education and the perfect stepping stone into Level 3 and beyond. - Up to date with all recent changes to legislation, best practice standards, the EYFS and regulatory guidance, ensuring you and your learners have the correct information - Enables learners to understand how to apply the knowledge and concepts to real-life Early Years settings - Enhances students' understanding with 'Practice' and 'Reflective practice' features for every topic, also helping them with preparation for assessment - Includes 'Assessment Checklist' and 'Assessment Practice' features which have been developed with CACHE to make sure that you have the exact understanding and preparation for success in your assessment - Features Key Terms throughout the text for easy reference.
Exclusively published in partnership with CACHE and up-to-date with the 2012 EYFS requirements, this is the ideal textbook for you if you are taking the Award, Certificate or Diploma in the CACHE Level 3 Child Care and Education qualification. Written by a highly experienced and respected author team, this book focuses on the knowledge and skills you will need to obtain the qualification, and will support you through your assessment and the start of your career. Key features in this edition: * Up-to-date with the requirements of the revised 2012 EYFS * Focused and clear coverage from authors who are respected experts means you can trust the content and know that it is the key information that you need for the course * Case studies and Practice Tips show you exactly how you can use the knowledge and concepts when you are working * Progress Check and In Practice features make sure that you have the necessary understanding and preparation to pass your course * An easy-to-read and friendly writing style keeps the book enjoyable and accessible for all students * Key Terms features throughout the text for easy reference.
Develop your understanding and skills with this textbook endorsed by CACHE for the new qualification. Written by Carolyn Meggitt, who is an expert in making key concepts easy for learners to understand, this comprehensive introduction will help you earn your qualification and progress to Level 3. -Includes case studies and lots of photographs to show you what really happens in actual settings -Organises all information in a way which makes things easy to read -Prepares you for assessment by linking activities to criteria -Prompts you to reflect on your own experiences at key points throughout the book
Master the knowledge and skills you need for the new classroom-based CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) qualification. Written by expert Carolyn Meggitt, this is the only textbook for classroom-based learners endorsed by CACHE for the qualification. As ever, Meggitt's approachable writing style makes learning the key concepts both easy and enjoyable, and you can be sure she provides you with the information you need for your course. This book will support you through your assessment and the start of your career. - Understand all the requirements of the new qualification fully with clearly stated learning outcomes and key terms - See how concepts are applied in real settings with numerous case studies - Demonstrate what you've learned with activity boxes which give you the opportunity to check your understanding and apply it in the work setting - Prepare for examinations and assessment with confidence via activities linked to assessment criteria
An Introduction to Child Care and Education, 2nd edition, is the essential textbook for the CACHE Certificate in Child Care and Education (CCE). This full-colour new edition has been fully updated in line with the latest specifications for the Child Care and Education syllabus. It is also invaluable for Level 2 NVQ and SVQ students in Early Years Care and Education. The text matches exactly with the 4 core units and 2 optional units of the CACHE Certificate, providing all the underpinning knowledge required for the course. This bestselling Level 2 textbook has been fully revised by the authors, and includes forewords by Tina Bruce and Maureen Smith. Features include: * Signposts: Specially designed assignment tasks which will prepare you for the Unit Assignments set by your tutor, and also help you to check your understanding unit by unit. Each unit has photocopiable resources to use as you complete the tasks * Activities and case studies: To help you to relate theory to practical work with children, across all settings and age ranges * Multiple Choice Questions: To help you to prepare for the external assessment at the end of the course * Glossary, useful websites and further reading To help you to check your knowledge, use other resources and find out about career development
When is it safe to serve food to clients? This is a question posed by many responsible carers. This volume covers the issues faced by a range of occupations where people have to handle food, from hazards to hygiene to legislation.
Turn students into professionals with our best-selling level 3 Child Care and Early Years textbook. This bright, colourful and appealing textbook is written by a team of brilliant authors who clearly explain difficult ideas in simple terms. Fully updated with the latest specifications, this textbook is ideal for learners on all Level 3 programmes, including those studying the Level 3 CYPW Diploma with any awarding body - BTEC, CACHE and City and Guilds. Shows how knowledge and ideas can be used in real-life settings with Case Studies and Practice Tips features. Ensures learners are fully prepared to get the best grades with the Assessment Checklist and the Assessment Practice features. Includes a comprehensive mapping grid that links all content to all NQF and QCF qualifications from BTEC, CACHE and City and Guilds.
Exclusively published in partnership with CACHE and written by expert author Carolyn Meggitt, this is the ideal textbook to support you through CACHE Level 2 Child Care and Educationaand the perfect stepping stone into Level 3 and beyond.; aUp to date with all recent changes to legislation, best practice standards, the EYFS and regulatory guidance, ensuring you and your learners have the correct informationa.; aEnables learners to understand how to apply the knowledge and concepts to real-life Early Years settings.; aEnhances students' understanding with 'Practice' and 'Reflective practice' features for every topic, also helping them with preparation for assessment.; aIncludes 'Assessment Checklist' and 'Assessment Practice' features which have been developed with CACHE to make sure that you have the exact understanding and preparation for success in your assessment.; aFeatures Key Terms throughout the text for easy reference.
A look at child health using a holistic approach which includes their physical, emotional, social and mental needs. Includes sections on conditions affecting children, accident prevention and first aid, nutrition, screening and how to care for sick children.
Covering the new age range of 0-16 years, this is the core text for all those studying at levels three and four including the new NVQ, SVQ and BTEC qualifications in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD).
The new edition of this resource covers the option units with a Social Care focus for the Health and Social Care Vocational A-Level course. Endorsed by Edexcel, it is written by an experienced author team to be in line with the latest Edexcel specifications.
This book is a complete guide to child development from birth to 16 years. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject it will take you through all the perspectives on the subject, covering physical, cognitive, moral and behavioural aspects of a child's development. It covers key figures such as Piaget, Freud and Bowlby as well as looking at the work of more contemporary theorists. With case studies to give you practical understanding and illustrations to back up key points this book is the only guide you will ever need.
Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by Ronald A. Navarro, MD, FAAOS, FAOA (editor) and Carolyn M. Hettrich, MD, MPH, FAAOS (assistant editor), Instructional Course Lectures, Volume 73 offers current, clinically relevant information across a broad spectrum of orthopaedic topics. These lectures were written by the orthopaedic surgeons who presented at the 2023 AAOS Annual Meeting. This all-new volume covers topics such as: • From Platelet-Rich Plasma to Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Cartilage Regeneration With Orthobiologics • Patient Reported Outcome Measures – How to Get the Most Out of Them and Mitigate Health Care Disparities • Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health to Address Health-Related Social Needs and Optimize Risk-Based Value in Orthopaedic Surgery • Peri-articular Injection and Peripheral Nerve Blocks With Standard Agents • Management of Acute Diabetic Ankle Fractures • And many more
A visionary look at how quality food should replace money as the new world currency' Tim Spector 'Hugely ambitious and beautifully written...destined to become a modern classic' Bee Wilson How we search for, make and consume food has defined human history. It transforms our bodies and homes, our politics and our trade, our landscapes and our climate. But by forgetting our culinary heritage and relying on cheap, intensively produced food, we have drifted into a way of life that threatens our planet and ourselves. What if there were a more sustainable way to eat and live? Drawing on many disciplines, as well as stories of the farmers, designers and economists who are remaking our relationship with food, this inspiring and deeply thoughtful book gives us a provocative and exhilarating vision for change, and points the way to a better future. 'Utterly brilliant' Thomasina Miers WINNER OF THE 2021 GUILD FOOD OF WRITERS AWARD FOR BEST FOOD BOOK *Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2020*
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