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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This accessible pedagogically-rich & UK-authored text on Child Development links psychological theory to real classroom settings & scenarios & is tailored specifically for those training to teach. The text brings together key concepts & theories in developmental psychology & applies them to a range of classroom & educational settings. The book also emphasises the continuing partnership between child parent & educator & real life scenarios from home & educational settings are presented to help the reader bridge the gap from theoretical study to practical application. Supplementary material will include a companion website that will support the material in the book & encourage sudents to undertake wider reading & independent learning. ...

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. ...

* 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." ...

The Child in Time opens with a harrowing event. Stephen Lewis a successful author of children's books takes his three-year-old daughter on a routine Saturday morning trip to the supermarket. While waiting in line his attention is distracted & his daughter is kidnapped. Just like that. From there Lewis spirals into bereavement that has effects on his relationship with his wife his psyche & time itself. ...

In 1965 Lennart Nilsson published images from inside the human uterus the first photographs of prenatal life. The book that was to follow A Child is Born" stunned the world
- offering an unprecedented glimpse at the unseen world within our bodies & our own beginnings. Using high-definition ultrasound technique scanning electron & light microscopes & advanced fibre optics Lennart Nilsson documents the miracle of human reproduction: the egg travelling down the fallopian tube; the sperm racing to meet it; the moment of fertilization; the very first cell division; the tiny embryo attaching to the uterine wall; the growth of eyes ears fingers & toes; & finally the moment of delivery itself
- providing an astonishing glimpse of the first moments of life. In this the fully revised fifth edition "A Child is Born" is redefined for a new age. With a completely new accompanying text the images are rendered in astonishing detail utilising revolutionary new photographic technology with the photographs themselves the dominant driving force of the narrative."

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