Child Care and Education, 5th Edition

Summary:
Child Care & Education, Fifth edition, is the authoritative and bestselling textbook for anyone who is studying the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's workforce, whether the course is being provided by BTEC, CACHE or City and Guilds.
It is also a core textbook for a range of Early Years and Early Childhood Studies courses including Foundation Degrees and Higher Education courses.

Key features of this new edition:
-Fully updated for the latest specifications and is in line with QCF qualifications framework as well as the existing NQF qualifications
-In-depth and authoritative coverage from authors who are internationally respected experts means you can trust the content, and you will be referring to it continually for many years into your career
- Case studies and Practice Tips features show you exactly how you can use the knowledge and concepts when you are working in real life scenarios
- Assessment Checklist and Assessment Practice features ensure you have the necessary understanding and preparation to pass your course
- An easy-to-read and friendly writing style keeps the book enjoyable and accessible for all students.
- Key Terms feature throughout the text for easy reference

This author team has an exceptional range of experiences and knowledge that covers teaching, practice, research, policy development, research and, of course, textbook writing. This new edition will continue to give generations of students substantial success and enjoyment in their training, study and their work with children and young people.

About the Author(s):
Tina Bruce, CBE, is Honorary Professor at Roehampton University, a leading international expert on early childhood and a best selling author.
Carolyn Meggitt, is a bestselling child care author and an experienced teacher

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