Description:
Specifically designed for all aspiring and existing leaders of early years practice, this comprhensive textbook covers a wide range of theoretical and practical concepts to help the reader consider how they can develop excellent practice within their unique setting. Previously published as The Early Years Professional's Complete Companion, this new edition has been throughly updated to include new chapters on safeguarding, children's rights, continuous professional development and models of early years practice. Featuring chapter objectives, tasks and links to the Early Years Foundation Stage, this is a core textbook for students working at Levels 6 and 7 on early years courses including Early Years Teacher Status.