Summary:
An Introduction to Child Care and Education, 2nd edition, is the essential textbook for the CACHE Certificate in Child Care and Education (CCE). This full-colour new edition has been fully updated in line with the latest specifications for the Child Care and Education syllabus. It is also invaluable for Level 2 NVQ and SVQ students in Early Years Care and Education.

The text matches exactly with the 4 core units and 2 optional units of the CACHE Certificate, providing all the underpinning knowledge required for the course. This bestselling Level 2 textbook has been fully revised by the authors, and includes forewords by Tina Bruce and Maureen Smith. Features include:

Signposts: Specially designed assignment tasks which will prepare you for the Unit Assignments set by your tutor, and also help you to check your understanding unit by unit. Each unit has photocopiable resources to use as you complete the tasks

Activities & case studies: To help you to relate theory to practical work with children, across all settings and age ranges

Multiple Choice Questions: To help you to prepare for the external assessment at the end of the course

Glossary, useful websites and further reading To help you to check your knowledge, use other resources and find out about career development

• Carolyn Meggitt is the bestselling child care author, an expert in the field.
• New edition fully updated with the latest (2002) specifications for the Child Care and Education syllabus.
• Highly readable and accessible text presented in full colour, with colour photos throughout and brand new page design.
• Essential resource for all Level 2 CCE students, with updated glossary, resources, further reading and info on career progression.
• Also an excellent resource for all Level 2 NVQ and SVQ Early Years Care and Education students.

Table of Contents:
Forewords
Course overview
Using this book
The physical care and development of the child
The sequence of physical development
Providing a safe and secure environment
Basic First Aid
The physical care and development of children
Providing food and drink for children
Caring for a child who is not well
The role of the adult
Child protection policies and procedures
Working with young children
The sequence of sensory and intellectual development
Different play activities for children
Communication and language activities
Encouraging young children to explore
Observing young children
The role of the adult in supporting children during play
Emotional and social development
The sequence of emotional and social development
The development of independence, self-reliance and self-esteem
The effects of change and separation on children at different stages of development
The role of the adult in supporting children's emotional and social development
Children’s behaviour
Preparing for employment with young children
Early years services for children and their families
Different work settings
Working relationships and roles within the team
Values and principles
Personal and professional development
Working with babies (Option unit A)
The sequence of development of babies up to 12 months
Preparing and feeding babies aged 0 to 1 year
Bathing and changing babies
Dressing babies
The provision of a safe and stimulating environment for babies
Parents and carers (Option unit B)
The role of parents in the care and education of the child
Effective communication with parents
Admission/settling-in procedures
Involving parents in the work setting
Your role within the setting
Multiple Choice Questions

Glossary


Index

About the Author(s):
Carolyn Meggitt is an established child care author and teacher (NNEB and BTEC) and is co-author of Hodder's bestselling title Child Care and Education, 3rd edition, amongst many other titles.

Jessica Walker is an experienced author and child care course co-ordinator.

Readership:
Students of NVQ Level 2 and CACHE certificate in Child Care and Education. Also students at Level 2 (NVQ and SVQ) in Early Years Care and Education