Child Care and Education – 6th Edition | Macmillan Publishers

Child Care and Education, 6th Edition is the definitive textbook for childcare and early years study at Level 3 and Level 4, published by Macmillan Publishers. Written by an expert team of childcare authors, this classic and comprehensive sixth edition offers an in-depth approach to Childcare and Early Years study that is unmatched by any course-specific text — inspiring students to go further and think more deeply about the theory and practice of working with young children.

Providing full details of all the topics and frameworks relevant to Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications, Child Care and Education, 6th Edition offers students the opportunity to analyse and explore theories and practice at a high level of detail — developing the knowledge, understanding, and professional insight needed to work effectively with young children and their families.

What This Textbook Includes

• Full Level 3 and Level 4 coverage — comprehensive coverage of all topics and frameworks relevant to Level 3 and Level 4 childcare and early years qualifications
• Child development theory — in-depth coverage of child development across physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and communication domains, supported by key theoretical frameworks
• Early years practice and pedagogy — detailed exploration of early years pedagogy, play-based learning, and best practice in working with young children in a range of settings
• Health, safety and wellbeing — comprehensive guidance on safeguarding, health, safety, and promoting the wellbeing of young children in childcare and early years settings
• Frameworks and legislation — clear coverage of the relevant regulatory frameworks, legislation, and professional standards that underpin childcare and early years practice
• Reflective and analytical approach — opportunities to analyse and explore theories and practice at a high level of detail, developing the critical thinking and reflective skills essential for Level 3 and Level 4 study

Benefits for Students

• The definitive childcare textbook — a classic text with an unmatched depth of coverage, written by an expert team of childcare and early years authors
• Inspires deeper learning — goes beyond course-specific texts to inspire students to explore theory and practice at a higher level, building genuine professional knowledge and understanding
• Fully updated sixth edition — thoroughly revised to reflect the latest developments in childcare and early years practice, frameworks, and legislation
• Supports professional development — ideal for students pursuing careers in early years education, childcare, nursery nursing, and related childcare professions

Publisher: Macmillan Publishers
Edition: 6th Edition
Format: Print
Level: Level 3 and Level 4 Childcare and Early Years qualifications
Genre: Childcare / Early Years Education / Child Development
ISBN: 9781471863639