Childminding
A Step by Step Guide
Published on 27. June 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-340-80459-9 (ISBN)
Description
All childminders must now complete a Local Authority course before registering as a professional. This core text provides a basic and colourful introduction to the subject, providing prospective childminders with the right level of practical detail they need. Each chapter includes a check list of essential skills, helpful hints boxes, and further professional development resources.
Reviews / Votes
This is an excellent book for those who wish to start childminding or anyone who is in relevant training...The book covers everything you need to know and things that you need to do in order to become a registered childminder. -- National Childminding Association of England & Wal Excellent resource, very user friendly, Easy to follow -- P Spall, Newham College of FE 20030901More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Target group
Adult education
Illustrations
Full colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
320 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-80459-9 (9780340804599)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jackie Harding and Liz Meldon-Smith are experienced authors and professional in the child care and education field. Both have lectured within FE colleges; Jackie is now a member of a DfEE advisory team for the Early Years, and Liz works as an Early Years Education inspector in the borough of Croydon.
Content
1 - Introduction and what is childminding really like? 10 - How do I make sure the children are safe and healthy? 11 - What do I need to know about child protection? 2 - What do I need to know about training for childminders? 3 - What do I need to know about day to day management and working with parents? 4 - What do I need to know about child development? 5 - What do I need to know about making observations and assessments? 6 - How can I help children with special and additional needs? 7 - What shall I do with the children all day? 8 - How can I support a child's learning? 9 - How shall I manage children's behaviour?