Endorsed by CACHE this is the ideal book for you if you are an early years professional a Level 2 or Level 3 child care learner are working in a pre-school or are working as a child minder. This book will de-mystify the revised 2012 Early Years Foundation Stage & show how you can deliver the new EYFS using the best & most effective standards of professional practice. Each chapter explains a key theme of the EYFS & follows the same model to ensure ease of reading: Understanding this theme Looking at children What the experts say & Effective practice. The most important theory & research relating to each aspect of the EYFS is clearly & simply explained & suggestions as to how this can influence effective practice are included. Links between child development & the EYFS are demonstrated using carefully analysed observations of children at different ages highlighting not only common themes but also the uniqueness in every childs learning & development. Case studies in every chapter provide practical examples of best practice & activities help you reflect on & develop your own practice.