Children's Care, Learning and Development for NVQ and SVQ Level 3

Book excerpt: Children's Care, Learning and Development: for NVQ and SVQ Level 3 is the comprehensive guide to working with children and young people from 0 to 16 years of age, in line with the latest revised Level 3 NVQ and SVQ requirements. Written for students and practitioners working in a variety of childcare and education settings, including children's centres, day nurseries, extended schools, children's hospital wards, play and preschool groups, schools, and Sure Start programs, the book covers: - training opportunities, qualifications, and finding employment - children's health, safety, and security - developing professional practice - planning and supporting children's care, learning, development, and play - working with families - organizing the child-care environment - managing a child-care setting. Ideal for all Level 3 NVQ and SVQ students, as well as students in a wide range of other child-care courses.