Early Years Child Care and Education: Key Issues - Softcover

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 materialThe explicit linking of NVQs in Early Years Care and Education, and CACHE Diploma modules to the textInclusion of information on children with special needsCoverage of the Disability Discrimination ActChild care partnershipsObservation and assessmentAn increased use of scenariosThis highly readableand 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.