THE CHILDMINDER'S COMPANION: A Practical Guide to Looking After Other People's Children

THE CHILDMINDER'S COMPANION: A Practical Guide to Looking After Other People's Children

by Allison Lee (Author)

Synopsis

Allison Lee has written this book as a companion to her first book, Starting Your Own Childminding Business . It will provide an essential guide for all child care practitioners working in a home-based setting.

Contents: 1. Keeping parents happy; 2. Keeping children happy; 3. Safety in the childcare setting; 4. Factors influencing children's behaviour; 5. Unwanted behaviour; 6. Encouraging positive behaviour; 7. Child development; 8. Suitable activities for children; 9. Observations and assessments; List of useful addresses; Further reading; Index.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 149
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: How To Books
Published: 05 Mar 2007

ISBN 10: 1845281713
ISBN 13: 9781845281717

Media Reviews
'This is a readable, well laid out book, useful for home-based carers.' Child Care'The Childminder's Companion offers ideas for adults working with children covering the full spectrum of child issues.' Northernlife Kids
Author Bio
Allison Lee has written this book as a companion to her first book Starting Your Own Childminding Business. She has been minding children herself for over 11 years and is employed part-time by the National Childminding Association as a Support Childminder giving help and advice to other practitioners. Allison has also written childminding courses for ISC Learning Direct and for UK Open-Learning Direct.