Completely revised and updated, this popular and important book is an essential guide for all practising and training childminders. It provides full coverage of the CACHE Diploma in Home-based Childcare (DHC) and offers comprehensive support to anyone studying for a professional career in childminding. Good Practice in Childminding is fully endorsed by the National Childminding Association (NCMA) and provides a useful and reliable handbook for all practising childminders. It is also an invaluable course companion for any childcare course.

This book provides clear guidance on the legal framework and the roles of the various agencies in preventing, identifying and investigating child abuse. It offers a practical approach to working with parents, and with abused children. It includes case studies in child protection to help develop understanding. It features practical and reflective activities to enhance the learning process, and includes pointers to good professional practice. It covers new and up-to-date legislation, including 'The Children's Bill'.

This title provides clear guidance on the legal framework and the roles of the various agencies in preventing, identifying and investigating child abuse. It offers a practical approach to working with parents, and with abused children. It includes case studies in child protection to help develop understanding. The book features practical and reflective activities to enhance the learning process, and includes pointers to good professional practice.