Early Years Practitioner: A Level 2 Textbook - Softcover

O'Hagan MBE BEd MSc MIHE RGN NNEB, Maureen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0702026085 ISBN 13: 9780702026089

Publisher: Bailliere Tindall, 2001

Synopsis

The new edition of this best-selling book, formerly known as Geraghtys Caring for Children, has been extensively revised and updated to link with the new National Occupational Standards and the qualifications on the QCA Framework of Qualifications for Child Care and Education. Itcovers the knowledge underpinning the Level 2 NVQ in Early Years Care and Education and the CACHE Level 2 certificate in Child Care and Education. It is also useful for classroom assistants, pre-school playgroup workers and students taking a GCSE in Child Care in the child care option of the Social Care award. Each chapter contains scenarios, assignments and portfolio exercises which are ideal for NVQ assessment or as course work material.

Attractive format. Well illustrated and designed throughout. This is essential for the intended market which finds this particularly necessary. Many NVQ students have returned to education and can be frightened off by large academic looking textbooks. This book hits exactly the right note.

Each chapter contains scenarios, assignments and portfolio exercises which are ideal for NVQ assessment or as course work material.Fully revised to meet current syllabus requirements with linkage to NVQ and CACHE award modules

As mentioned previously, childcare qualifications are in a constant state of flux. This text will therefore provide an up to date resource for NVQ students.

Appendix of useful addresses and resources

Early Years Curriculum models

Extensive references and suggestions for further reading

All sections updated and revised fully. The new edition will include omissions from the previous edition such as information on meningitis in the child health section and other diets in the Diet and Nutrition chapter

New illustrations added.

Underpinning values in NVQs added and discussed.

Incorporates workbook activities-Portfolio building/Essays/Observational activities

Additional chapter on working with parents and as a member of a team.

About this title

Review

"If the book is reasonably priced then both students and tutors would purchase it as the demand for good child care text books is very high" Christine Kotowicz, Child Care Tutor and Assessor
would see the format of the book as a strength it is easy to locate information you need." Jill Thompson Author of Special Educational Needs in Early Years Care and Education, Trainer, Assessor and an Internal and External Verifier for a variety of Childcare awards
for Children got me through my NVQ level 2 qualification. I don t know what I would have done without it ." Child Care Student at Nursery World Exhibition
my students use this book. It is an excellent introduction to child care" Diane Foster, Lecturer in Child Care department, Anniesland College, Glasgow

Edition details

• Publisher: Bailliere Tindall
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0702026085
• ISBN 13: 9780702026089
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 264