Linking Theory and Practice
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Helps learners to understand fully the practical skills they need to ensure the safety of children and young people in Early Years. Learners gain a clearer understanding of 'hot button' child-protection issues and how learners or practitioners can develop considered approaches in the face of media and parental pressure. - Integrates recent developments over vetting and barring, and brings readers up-to-date with changes in the system for safeguarding - New content reflects increased concern about health issues such as the childhood obesity and a safe approach to the use of image technology on mobile phones - Practitioners are given the tools to address continuing dilemmas around partnership with families, the role of physical contact, and how to blend safeguarding with best practice for equality
Reflective Practice and Early Years Professionalism Linking Theory and Practice
by Jennie Lindon
Published 27 August 2010
Reflective Practice and Early Years Professionalism will help students and practitioners to meet the EYFS requirement for all child care providers to engage with improving practice on an ongoing basis. This is a jargon-free guide for those studying for Early Years Foundation Degrees, Early Childhood Studies Degrees, and S/NVQ Levels 3 and 4 in Childcare Learning and Development. Jennie Lindon explains what Reflective Practice is, and how it can be applied in Early Years settings, in a straightforward way that helps students understand the links between their learning and practice. The book is also packed with features to help readers explore and develop their own reflective practice: - 'What does it mean?' features explain concepts and technical terms in depth - Suggestions for practical activities and research projects - Scenarios and case studies to help situate theory in practical settings Anyone pursuing Early Years Professional Status will find this an invaluable resource, whilst experienced practitioners in the whole range of early years settings will find it supports continuing professional development.
An accessible and authoritative introduction to the important subject of safeguarding children and young people within Early Years, aimed at students and practitioners alike.
