In April 2007 62-year-old Eunice Spry was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the systematic wounding cruelty & assault of the vulnerable children whose welfare had been entrusted to her. Her Gloucestershire home should have been a refuge. Instead it became a prison where over the course of 20 years her charges were routinely abused & tortured. To the outside world Jehovahs Witness Spry presented herself as a pillar of the community. Behind closed doors she was a sadistic tyrant who beat the children with metal bars forced wooden sticks down their throats & made them eat lard bleach vomit & faeces. The details of the trial horrified the nation & attracted considerable press attention. Now for the first time one of the victims
- known in the case as Child C & now 19 years old
- tells the full shocking story of what went on in Eunice Sprys house of evil. Child C is a gripping heartbreaking story of enforced isolation psychological & physical abuse & a childhood denied. Despite all he has been through Christopher Spry is a survivor with a zest for life. With his former foster mother in prison he can finally tell the story of his suffering & what it is like to grow up brutalised & abandoned with no one to hear your plight.

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Dave Pelzer was brutally beaten & starved by his emotionally unstable alcoholic mother a mother who played tortuous unpredictable games
- games that left one of her three sons nearly dead. She no longer considered Dave a son but a slave; no longer a boy but an 'it'. His bed was an old army cot in the basement his clothes were torn & smelly & when he was allowed the luxury of food it was scraps from the dog's bowl. The outside world knew nothing of the nightmare played out behind closed doors. But throughout Dave kept alive dreams of finding a family to love him. This book covers the early years of his life & is an affecting & inspirational book of the horrors of child abuse & the steadfast determination of one child to survive.
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As much an illustrated guide as a textbook heres one place you can find everything you need to know about caring for children & how they develop. Whether youre studying for GCSE or Level 2 qualifications from CACHE or BTEC these are the key topics covered step-by-step. Broken down into 76 simple chunks that each explain a short topic Pamela Minetts approach uses illustration as much as words to explain the key concepts & show you what is meant. The emphasis is on practical guidance based on the best & most up-to-date advice in the field. Review questions & further activities at the end of each chapter help you revise difficult topics or stretch yourself on those you are more confident with. Its a book students & parents to be will keep coming back to for information time & time again. ...

Turn students into professionals with our best-selling level 3 Child Care & Early Years textbook. This bright colourful & 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 & City & Guilds. Shows how knowledge & ideas can be used in real-life settings with Case Studies & Practice Tips features. Ensures learners are fully prepared to get the best grades with the Assessment Checklist & the Assessment Practice features.

Includes:: a comprehensive mapping grid that links all content to all NQF & QCF qualifications from BTEC CACHE & City & Guilds.


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Written by experienced practitioners the fifth edition of Child Care & Protection provides a practical & concise guide to the Children Act 1989 subsequent legislation guidance & case law. This new edition covers changes such as the revised Public Law Outline new case law & the latest law & regulations (eg the Care Planning Regulations 2010) are covered. The book also takes into account the Family Procedure Rules 2010 new statutory guidance & Government initiatives. The separate field of adoption law is not included but the book does deal with selected provisions of the Adoption & Children Act 2002 & the Children & Adoption Act 2006. In addition to explaining the general principles of the law relating to child care & protection the authors provide valuable insights into assessments care planning expert evidence taking instructions case preparation & courtroom skills. Presented in a compact user-friendly format the book is enhanced by checklists & flowcharts. The authors of this timely new edition are a great practice team
- together they provide a unique combination of academic & research information & practice experience in child protection which has added fresh

Dimensions to the new edition of this book. This useful book will fit into a briefcase & prove invaluable for the busy practitioner.


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Written for 2009 curriculum change Essentials provides concise coverage of all the externally assessed course content & skills for GCSE Child Development. The student-friendly uncluttered approach guides students through the core content with succinct revision notes & practice questions that focus on the essential content needed for the exams. * Short sentences focused paragraphs & bullet points help to make the content accessible to students of all abilities * Key words & concepts are highlighted to aid memory & recall * Relevant diagrams & illustrations clarify key points & aid visual learning * Practice questions at the end of each section test & reinforce understanding * Quick Test & Key Word summary at the end of every spread. Written for 2009 curriculum change Essentials provides concise coverage of all the externally assessed course content & skills for GCSE Child Development. The student-friendly uncluttered approach guides students through the core content with succinct revision notes & practice questions that focus on the essential content needed for the exams. * Short sentences focused paragraphs & bullet points help to make the content accessible to students of all abilities * Key words & concepts are highlighted to aid memory & recall * Relevant diagrams & illustrations clarify key points & aid visual learning * Practice questions at the end of each section test & reinforce understanding * Quick Test & Key Word summary at the end of every spread. ...

Intended for use alongside the GCSE Essentials Child Development Revision Guide this workbook

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* Fully updated & restructured so learners can match the new EYFS key areas & can be sure they have the most up-to-date information. *

Includes:: a DVD providing video clips of children's developmental stages at all ages which gives learners the opportunity to experience this important area of child development. * Chapter 12-16 has been extended to include young people up to age 19 so learners have all the information they need for all age ranges. * Brand new photos in the theorist section help to bring learning to life & give learners a clear visual reference to what the theories actually look like in practice.

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This accessible guide to Child Development is specifically aimed at students on Early Childhood Studies & Early Years courses. The text begins by examining the context of early childhood today & goes on to look at childrens development in detail including comprehensive development charts for reference. It considers the biological/social debate in child development holistic development & factors affecting development. Finally the text makes essential links between theory & practice helping the reader understand how to apply their learning in a real-life setting. Throughout activities are included to help the reader interact with the text to gain a better understanding. ...

National concerns about young childrens confidence & well being have lead to a realisation that knowledge about childrens emotional social intellectual & physical needs may well lead to more effective learning. Child Development in Practice" gives students managers & early years practitioners a base from which to plan ways of working with children which will help them become confident interactive & independent learners. Implementing the requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage & the developmental needs of children this book discusses both the theory & practice behind encouraging children to become engaged in learning. The book also lays out a series of practitioners frequently asked questions designed to help you create a responsive learning environment whilst observing & planning for childrens learning needs & the nature of the key person relationship. In helping trainers & practitioners to understand the theory behind child development the book also highlights practical methods towards fully utilising the key areas of the early years setting including: the garden; the book area; the creative area; the role play area; the graphics; & the construction area. Embodying a manageable holistic & Cross-Curricular focus with numerous practical suggestions " Child Development in Practice" is an important aid to all students practitioners & managers in the field of Early Years education." ...