Early Years Child Care & Education: Key Issues

by Maureen O'Hagan MBE BEd MSc MIHE RGN NNEB (Author), Maureen Smith BEd(Hons) CQSW RGN (Author)

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.28

  This is the second edition of the established textbook formerly called Special Issues in Childcare . It offers an elegantly clear and concise revision of current knowledge and understanding of key issues in early years childcare and education.Continuing to build on the strength and success of the first edition, this second edition features: a thorough revision and updating of the material; the explicit linking of NVQs in Early Years Care and Education, and CACHE Diploma modules to the text; inclusion of information on children with special needs; coverage of the Disability Discrimination Act; child care partnerships; observation and assessment; and, an increased use of scenarios. This highly readable and attractive book will appeal to child care students undertaking NVQ (levels 2 and 3) and CACHE child care qualifications. It provides a clear and solid basis of knowledge and understanding which helps build to higher levels. It is written by internationally known authors who are expertly placed to understand the learning needs of child care students.