A Practical Guide to Childcare Employment is an essential book for all those studying, or seeking employment in, child care. The different types of employment, the job search, writing an application, and interview technique are all covered in detail, and guidance is offered on employment conditions, working styles and career progression. This text is essential reading for all those wishing to work in child care, and for students of the Certificate in Child-care and Education, Diploma in Nursery Nuring (NNB), Diploma in Pre-school Practice, and all related BTEC, City and Guilds or GNVQ Health and Social Care courses.
A Practical Guide to Childcare Employment is an essential book for all those studying, or seeking employment in childcare. The different types of employment, the job search, writing an application, and interview technique are all covered in detail, and guidance is offered on employment conditions, working styles and career progression.
A manual to help administrators who manage child care facilities. It provides specific guidelines in an easy-to-read format, for virtually every aspect of early childhood administration. Time management tools, procedures for program development, schedules, and evaluation forms are also included.
Packed with examples of observation techniques, skills and documented examples, this text covers the child observation components of all major child-care courses, in particular CACHE CCE and DCE, NVQ Level 2 and 3 as well as BTEC.
This book has proved to be a unique and invaluable resource for students and practitioners of child care. The new edition has been completely revised, updated and extended. It is accessible in approach, and contains relevant new material to help students and Early Years workers develop a sound understanding of children's nutritional requirements. This book emphasizes the importance of balanced, wholesome nutrition to the overall health, development and well-being of children.
A Practical Guide to Child Care and Education Placements is an invaluable resource for all students who want a guide to their placement whilst studying for their CACHE CCE or DCE. This text will be indispensable for all CACHE students and practitioners in any nursery setting who offer placements to CACHE students.
Working with parents is a key competence required in all areas of child-care employment and this much-needed resource provides thorough coverage of this important area. Unlike other books, this guide offers a comprehensive yet truly practical approach to all aspects of working with parents and is a valuable addition to the best-selling Practical Guide series.
An essential guide to planning, management and evaluation of early years activities, this full-color new edition provides detailed descriptions of the important materials, additional equipment and the role of the adults for a full range of activity types. Activities are provided for a range of ages, and the book provides a clear focus on good practice and systematic coverage of equal opportunities, safety and resources.
"This book is a thorough and relevant first step for health professionals to learn about mental health disorders among children and adolescents, from diagnosis to treatment to resources and prevention." -Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS 17th Surgeon General of the United States (From the Foreword) Updated with new research findings and best evidence-based practices, the third edition of this quick-access guide aids practitioners in preventing, screening, diagnosing, and managing children and adolescents who present with mental health symptoms and disorders. This new edition describes key changes in the field with an emphasis on trauma and stressor-related disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy/skills building, suicidal and self-harming behaviors, substance abuse disorders, prescribing antidepressants to youth, and promoting mental health in schools. New and updated screening tools, instruments, and interventions add to the therapeutic arsenal, along with diagnostic criteria, case studies, and risk factors. In addition, this guide delivers new information on care for the caregiver and new technologies to enhance life balance. The third edition continues to deliver the essential "nuts and bolts" of evidence-based content in a practical and user-friendly format. Grounded in DSM-V criteria and diagnoses, with a holistic view of the patient, this guide contains a wealth of resources, including screening tools, parent/patient handouts, and other resources to educate families about mental health disorders and ways to foster patient wellness. New to the Third Edition: Describes new evidence-based programs to enhance mental health and well-being Presents updated educational materials for families and caregivers Featured chapters: Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Adverse Childhood Experiences Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Substance Abuse and Addiction Spectrum Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Anxiety Disorders Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Depressive Disorders Promoting Mental Health in Schools Self-Care for Clinicians Who Care for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Problems Key Features: Provides a tool kit for healthcare professionals to enhance care and improve outcomes Contains a variety of valid and reliable screening tools for mental health disorders in children and teens Addresses concise, evidence-based assessment and management guidelines Includes downloadable access to patient education handouts, resources, and a variety of other resources for children, teens, and parents
