Professional Development
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This book contains useful sections on the history and theory of play. Now in full colour with new photos and illustrations. Contains a brand new chapter covering core activities for babies and children under three years. Comprehensively covers legislation and the introduction of the Birth to Three Matters framework. Includes new and refreshed activities, with additional notes on adapting activities for different settings and for children with different needs.
There are plenty of off-the-peg ideas to show students how they can plan a curriculum successfully. The book helps students to complete curriculum plans covering the six learning areas of the Foundation Stage. It shows students how to differentiate activities to meet he individual needs of each child.
The "Professional Development Series" aims to provide in-depth information for students and practitioners who want more detail on specific areas of early years care and education. This book covers the underpinning knowledge required for special needs modules on Early Years courses. It guides students and practitioners through this subject area, and provides information on the issues and legislation. The text includes case studies to heighten awareness of issues and to promote individual evaluation skills. Theme-related activities throughout the book engage students in simple analysis. It is suitable for: NVQ and SVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education, CACHE Diploma in Nursery Nursing, BTEC National in Early Years, and Specialist Teacher Award.