Children's Care, Learning and Development: for NVQ and SVQ Level 3 is the comprehensive guide to working with children and young people from 0 to 16 years of age, in line with the latest revised Level 3 NVQ and SVQ requirements. Written for students and practitioners working in a variety of childcare and education settings, including children's centres, day nurseries, extended schools, children's hospital wards, play and preschool groups, schools, and Sure Start programs, the book covers: - training opportunities, qualifications, and finding employment - children's health, safety, and security - developing professional practice - planning and supporting children's care, learning, development, and play - working with families - organizing the child-care environment - managing a child-care setting. Ideal for all Level 3 NVQ and SVQ students, as well as students in a wide range of other child-care courses.

Covering the mandatory and optional units, this handbook contains information you need to complete the NVQ/SVQ. It helps you get to grips with the structure and requirements of NVQs/SVQs. It includes chapters that explain the style, structure and assessment of the course to support you in your choice of qualification.

Written with the aim of giving candidates everything needed to complete the S/NVQ award successfully, this work contains nine mandatory units. "Active Knowledge" sections in each unit encourage candidates to relate theory to their own practical experience.

The essential core textbook for the new CACHE Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Child Care and Education

In order to do justice to the range of issues surrounding the care and education of the under threes and to meet the many and varied needs of the adults who work with them two books have been written under the title Early Interactions. The books incorporate the views of a wide range of people with a wealth of experience in the early years field as both practitioners and trainers. They are intended as an accessible, informative and challenging resource for all those involved in the care and education of children under three. Multiprofessional and interdisciplinary team work is essential in working with young children and their families and as the Rumbold Report (1990) emphasises - "no one person will possess all the knowledge and skills required for this important responsibility". The books provide a range of perspectives and will appeal equally to professionals, parents and anyone who cares about young children. They are particularly valuable as a resource for use in training at all levels. The training and support needs of Early Years workers is a key issue and provides a focus for debate in the present educational climate. Working with under threes carries a particular responsibility. The contributors to this book represent a wide range of experience and involvement as practitioners and trainers which they share in interesting and accessible chapters. The book is intended for all those responsible for, or training to work with, children under three on a variety of courses. Topics covered include - New approaches to training, continuing professional development, equal opportunities, working with parents and carers, men working with under threes, special educational needs, child protection, and the inspection process. Key issues are identified for consideration by all those working with young children.